Recorded live at NAR NXT in Boston, an insightful panel of real estate professionals discusses how to effectively manage emotions and calm tense situations with clients and colleagues. Watch or listen to this episode of the "Drive With NAR" podcast for practical strategies and tools to maintain professionalism, ensure safety and foster positive client relationships—even in the most difficult interactions.

Effective marketing requires more than posting promotional content. Learn one company's approach, which focuses on demonstrating excellence through personal interactions and organic media.

Success stories often overlook the journey from beginner to expert, but the key difference between those who succeed and those who don't is a growth mindset, Naphtali Hoff writes. "If you look at anyone who has reached the top of their field, you'll find countless hours of practice, persistence through failure and a willingness to learn from mistakes," Hoff notes.

LinkedIn Live Video events rose by 15.3% this year, highlighting their growing importance for users seeking professional insights. LinkedIn has shared a three-stage strategy for marketing live events and a guide to help users broadcast events effectively.

It's often one of the first parts of a home that buyers see when touring properties. Here's how to dress up the dining room to impress visitors.

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The U.S. office space industry continues to struggle with declining occupancy rates as remote work reshapes workplace culture, leading to record-high vacancies and mounting fears of mortgage defaults on underutilized properties, writes Pierre G. Villere. While office-to-residential conversions are gaining traction, with over 300 projects underway, they represent only 1.7% of office inventory, leaving the concrete industry and developers to explore alternative markets like data centers and energy infrastructure to offset the prolonged decline in office construction.

Interior designers frequently turn to Target for high-quality, budget-friendly home decor, with favorites including Studio McGee's Threshold collection, Jungalow's graphic bath towels and a faux Audrey ficus tree. Designer Molly Kidd praises a linen slipcovered bed from the Nate Berkus line, while others highlight stylish ceramic bowls, shatter-resistant Christmas ornaments and a rattan lamp.

Governors from Western states are exploring the use of public lands to address the affordable housing shortage. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo have highlighted partnerships with federal agencies, such as the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service, to acquire land for development. However, these initiatives face limitations, including the recent expiration of the U.S. Forest Service's leasing authority.

Some U.S. banks are modifying commercial real estate loans as they navigate a decline in office property values. On average, banks with less than $100 billion of assets modified 0.32% of these loans during the first three quarters of 2024, according to a Moody's Ratings report. Meanwhile, the modification rate was 1.93% for medium-size banks and 0.79% for the largest banks. Half a billion dollars in CRE loans are expected to come due in the next year, according to Rebel Cole of Florida Atlantic University.