House hunters, particularly first-timers, continue to face intense competition and bidding wars when making offers on available properties.

Skip the traditional holiday presents and help your clients settle into their new home with these high-tech essentials.

Two broker-owners share some of the biggest lessons they learned opening their respective real estate companies.

When using video for content marketing, 77% of that is for social media video, which also has been the most effective, according to a survey from Marketing Charts. In creating these videos, AI is being used sparingly in video editing but more widely in writing scripts.

In line with rising home prices, federally backed loans will adjust for borrowers in the new year.

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index climbed 3.9% on a year-over-year basis in September to reach its highest level since the index's start in 1987. Among the metropolitan areas in the report, Detroit, San Diego and New York saw some of the largest gains.

Malware-free attacks that use legitimate tools were the most significant threat for small and medium businesses in the third quarter, according to a report from Huntress. The use of remote monitoring and management software, which can evade anti-malware protections and is rarely part of audits, was seen as an increasing threat, and researchers said some adversaries used a combination of RMM tools "to ensure redundant access to victim environments."

Workers tend to be anxious during the holidays due to higher expenses, tight work deadlines, and keeping up with activities at home and work. Employers can help alleviate some stress with these tips from Karen Rech, senior EAP trainer at Health Advocate.

Advocates are calling for a focus on housing solutions as cities across the U.S. increase efforts to clear homeless encampments, a practice that has escalated in response to public pressure over unsanitary and unsafe conditions. The sweeps, which involve removing tents and belongings, are seen by homeless people and their advocates as cruel and ineffective, arguing that they perpetuate a cycle of poverty without addressing the root causes of homelessness.

In prepared remarks for a speech on Tuesday, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller noted that inflation remains elevated but that he is "increasingly confident that policy is currently well-positioned to slow the economy and get inflation back to 2%." Separately, however, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said that her "baseline economic outlook" still points to the need for further tightening.