A data breach also may cost you money and ruin your reputation. An NAR attorney helps you build a strong data security plan in the latest "Window to the Law."

Love letters to sellers might not be illegal, but they could cause legal ramifications. They're still popular in many areas, and you might want to counsel your clients against them.

The listing of a New England home built circa 1653 represents a challenge due to preservation restrictions tied to the property. Agent Bob Champey of William Raveis Real Estate says the restrictions have limited the asking price.

Many concepts of the Arts and Crafts movement, which became popular in the 19th century, remain relevant today when designing around a heritage look. Wallpaper, fabrics and wall art designs that celebrate nature and craftsmanship can be incorporated throughout the home.

Home prices rose to a record high in June, despite an ongoing decrease in sales. Data from the National Association of REALTORS® shows a median price of $416,000 for the month.

Existing-home sales saw their fifth straight month of decreases in June, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. "As monetary tightening and inflation chip away at home buyers' confidence and buying power, home sales numbers have decreased significantly," says Adam Benjamin Shaw of the London School of Economics' Global Economic Governance Commission.

Ultra-low housing inventory and super-fast home sales mean buyers and sellers must make quicker decisions. So, consumers are turning to you for technology that can help them stay ahead of the curve. Two REALTORS® who focus on technology discuss the innovations that are helping their clients be more competitive in this unprecedented market.

Brunswick, Maine, has established a committee to find solutions to the town's affordable housing shortage and help address developers' preference for the construction of market-rate housing. Securing financing for affordable housing development is an ongoing challenge.

Sandra Thompson, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, has told the House Financial Services Committee a reevaluation of the Federal Home Loan Bank System is imminent. The review will "examine everything from the banks' membership base, operational efficiency and effectiveness to more foundational questions about mission, purpose and organization," Thompson says.

Renters are feeling the increasing burden of higher rental costs as a result of the Federal Reserve's three recent interest rate hikes, and the accompanying mortgage rate increases have caused some would-be home buyers to delay their plans. Rental costs in June rose 5.8% compared with a year earlier, and the average price of a new lease is 11% higher than last year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.