How divisive public discourse is affecting business relationships—and what you can do about it.

Broker Tom Fleming is leveraging his knowledge of the area as he markets this historic Hamilton, Ontario, home, a property that is near the agent's own house. "I've been [in] most of the houses on the street, and 129 really does stand out in terms of the level of preservation: It does look like it was built yesterday," Fleming said.

LinkedIn's efforts to expand its creator-focused features has led to a surge in influencer content, and while some criticize its "toxic positivity," influencers and brands say they are experiencing high performance on a platform that's free of negativity and controversy. Marketers and creators share how they are succeeding on the platform, including content tactics and how to appeal to an audience that is aspirational and wants to spend.

Bring customers to your business with your story, spreading it on social media and through other marketing channels, writes Steve Strauss, attorney and author of small-business books. Your business story might be "about how you cobbled together the money to get started, or your early lean years, or how you landed that big client," Strauss writes.

Economists eye two possible scenarios: Rates could rise to 8% or higher by the end of the year, or they could stabilize. Know what to expect.

Demand is up for homes in Calgary, Alberta, that are designed to accommodate multigenerational families. These homes often feature a separate entrance and kitchen.

Opendoor reported significant losses for the third quarter, with the iBuyer's struggles underscoring a broad slowdown in the housing market. A write-down in home values was a major contributor to the company's losses.

Real estate marketing company Rent. has created an automated tool to increase the profile of available properties on TikTok. The tool, RentSocial., promises to make video creation on TikTok with "no effort from the client."

After her father, husband and son struggled with addiction, Catherine McClellan launched a transitional home for people recovering from substance abuse.

The economy has not entered a recession and remains in good health, and the Biden administration continues to focus on fighting inflation, White House chief of staff Ron Klain says. "Unemployment claims remain at a historical low. ... The economy is growing. It is strong. It is creating jobs," Klain says.