Legislation addressing dual inventory and affordability crises has new life on Capitol Hill thanks to NAR members' efforts to push real estate priorities in Washington.

Networking events often draw many people who already know each other, which can make it difficult for a new agent to make any headway in gaining connections. Here's what rookies can do to get more out of industry social gatherings.

You probably have a story you always tell from your time in the field. Whether it's poignant, funny or a bit nerve-wracking, we want to hear about it. Submit your story and you might end up in REALTOR® Magazine!

Audio and live content increases LinkedIn posts' engagement 40% and posts with polls have 2.2 times the median reach, Richard van der Blom's annual Algorithm Insights study reveals. Personal storytelling, thought leadership and event content form the top three pillars of content strategy for the platform.

A "wide-base" approach on TikTok involves putting short-form videos for your company or product on multiple TikTok accounts to pump up views. Here is a look at how the approach works, what kinds of accounts to consider and a real-world example involving a podcast.

Efficient use of space, open layouts and convertible spaces are among must-haves for mid-market home buyers, agents say. "The staggering price of prime real estate made middle-class buyers draw towards houses that maximize the use of every inch of the property through smart storage, open layouts, and convertible zones," real estate pro Matt Strickland says.

As of the second quarter of 2023, global real estate funds had a record $544 billion in cash, according to Preqin, and investors are starting to deploy this capital to make deals at appealing prices. Commercial property distress reached $85.8 billion at the end of last year, according to MSCI Real Assets. Looking ahead, Trepp reports that more than $2.2 trillion in commercial mortgages could come due by the end of 2027.

Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo have become essential for hosts and property managers to list and market their properties despite their high fees and recent challenges. To counter these issues and retain more pricing flexibility, property owners can turn to direct booking sites that offer lower or no service fees, enabling longer guest stays and reducing homeowner churn.

Dave and Anne Jones are building a brokerage that champions diverse voices and aims for increased homeownership rates among underrepresented populations.

The city of Dallas has applied for a federal designation indicating that it can identify homeless veterans, help them get off the street and connect them to housing and assistance services in a short period of time. San Antonio, Austin and Houston already have the designation, and last year, the VA was involved in housing about 38,000 former service members across the nation.

Nearly a year following the collapse of three midsize U.S. banks, investors and regulators are now facing potential upheaval among regional banks due to escalating defaults on commercial mortgages. New York Community Bank's share price loss touched off a downturn in the stocks of other regional banks, reviving fears of a crisis similar to last year's.