National Association of REALTORS® leaders participated in a high-profile event at the White House to advocate for tax policies that could shape the future of American housing and investment. NAR joined President Donald Trump, members of his Cabinet, and key congressional leaders to weigh in on the tax reform package currently advancing through Congress.

Rei Inamoto, founding partner of I&CO, writes that trust has become the primary currency for brand growth, surpassing traditional marketing and storytelling. Inamoto introduces "Trustnomics," which involves identifying key product moments, treating products as content, building repeatable systems and creating a trust flywheel. Examples from AXA, Penny, OpenAI and Apple illustrate the effectiveness of this approach.

Did you know there are more households with pets than children? And these beloved pets are a driver of economic activity, namely, home buying. About one-fifth of recent home buyers considered their pet when choosing a neighborhood, a share that increases among unmarried couples and single women buyers.

The average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate has dropped to 6.77%, its lowest point since early May, according to Freddie Mac, offering some relief to home buyers dealing with elevated borrowing costs and prices. During the same period last year, the rate was 6.86%.

Interior designers say people over 30 should consider removing items such as dorm room posters, poor-quality upholstery and mismatched hand-me-downs from their homes to create a more polished and comfortable living space.

A 1924 home in Greenville, S.C.'s Alta Vista neighborhood has been sold for $2.95 million after a renovation that preserved its historic charm while modernizing the interior. Sharon Wilson of Wilson Associates Real Estate represented the buyer, with Anna Tatum Swing of Coldwell Banker Caine listing the property.

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh will use Boodskapper's Bob.ai to help process thousands of applications for affordable housing. The AI will assist with recertifications by scanning and verifying certification packages, but it will not make decisions.

Millennials are currently the most at risk for burnout in the workplace, with 66% reporting moderate to high levels of exhaustion, according to an Aflac study. This generation faces a "perfect storm" of stressors, including career pressures, caring for children and aging parents, and economic instability, making them more vulnerable to burnout than Gen X, Baby Boomers, or even Gen Z.

An affordable housing plan in Des Moines, Iowa, is facing criticism from affordable housing advocates, including former state Sen. Jack Hatch, who says it could result in redlining. The plan, developed by CZB, aims to redevelop about 300 blocks and reduce areas of low-income housing to 30% to 35%. Public feedback is under review, and the City Council will discuss the plan July 14.