Exp Realty is listing the Fayetteville, Ga., home featured in the hit TV series "Stranger Things," striking a balance between marketing the house's fame while asking fans of the home to be respectful. Houses connected with famous movies and TV shows have a track record of selling at a premium.

Facts and data can only go so far in helping leaders make decisions, writes Anna Maria Rostomyan, a professor at the Swiss School of Business Research, who recommends also relying on the "emotional quotient" including intuition and gut instincts. "[W]hen it comes to making decisions, EQ skills can help you see how your decisions are affected by your emotions, and to manage these accordingly," Rostomyan writes.

Leslie Rouda Smith, the association's president, joins administration officials and other housing leaders to discuss a comprehensive plan to address shortages.

Demand for mortgages spiked ahead of the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate increase, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. "As with the swings in rates and other uncertainties around the housing market and broader economy, mortgage applications increased for the first time in six weeks but remained well below last year's levels, with purchase applications 30% lower and refinance activity down 83%," said the association's Joel Kan.

Analysts say that iBuying company Opendoor is selling homes at a loss for the first time as it clears inventory built up as the market rose. The company sells approximately 2,000 homes per month and is prioritizing "inventory health and risk management," according to a spokesperson.

Detroit-based Kode Labs, whose connected systems provide a unified smart building experience, has raised $8 million in a recent funding round. The company's open platform integrates with more than 100 systems.

Opperman shares "light and love" by creating safe spaces that help people thrive. Meet all 10 Good Neighbor finalists and vote for your favorite cause.

Churches in western North Carolina have banded together to form the Eagles' Wings Community Development Corp., a nonprofit focused on expanding homeownership for African Americans.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says a "difficult correction" will help bring more balance to the housing market. His comments came after the Fed announced that it increased the policy rate.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 basis points for the third straight time in its efforts to tame persistent inflation. For consumers, the increase could have several effects, including higher rates for credit cards, adjustable mortgages and new auto loans.