It's important for people to see themselves in their leaders so everyone feels they have a seat at the table. This kind of inclusion creates a "brave space" for people to speak, share and represent their thoughts, REALTORS® say. Watch the latest "Level Up" video to understand your place in the real estate industry's future.

There are many similarities between the two social networks, but there are reasons for real estate pros to explore Meta's so-called "Twitter Killer."

Top leaders have a number of strategies they use to perfect their approach to time management, including using time blocking, scheduling challenging work based on their energy levels and identifying issues that tend to derail focus. "By taking on my most difficult task when I'm at my most energetic, it makes it much easier to push through and produce high-quality work without exhausting myself," says Marnix Broer, cofounder and CEO of Studocu, one of several leaders offering advice.

From sinks to faucets, find out what consumers prefer when outfitting their new kitchen.

Educate clients on these small-scale developments with common areas that facilitate social interactions between neighbors.

Amanda Seyfried's New York City home showcases the country-meets-contemporary trend. The actress' main home, a farm in the Catskills, was an inspiration for the interior design.

Mynd, a startup that developed a platform used by investors to manage single-family rental properties, raised $30 million in a funding round led by Invesco Real Estate.

More U.S. cities are eyeing empty office buildings for conversions to residential units, though such projects come with many challenges, experts say. Building design and local zoning or code restrictions are primary obstacles.

The Federal Reserve faces a tough balancing act in its efforts to control inflation, with some economists advocating for higher interest rates that could trigger a recession while others argue against further economic pain. Achieving a "soft landing" without a downturn has been deemed unlikely in the past, but current circumstances have reignited the debate.

Large banks have indicated in second-quarter earnings reports preparation for loan defaults in commercial real estate. "While we haven't seen significant losses in our office portfolio to date, we are reserving for the weakness that we expect to play out," Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf says.