Interior design experts unpack this future-minded design philosophy that centers on sustainability. Full Story: REALTOR® Magazine (4/27)
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Problem solving can be done by bringing other voices to the table, whether through research or networking with other professionals and even competitors—but be willing to share your challenges with the group, says Marting Zwilling, founder and CEO of Startup Professionals. "That may be a new mindset for you, but in my experience, the payback is well worth the time and effort," Zwilling writes. Full Story: Inc. (tiered subscription model) (5/2)
Real Estate Trends
Yun: Latest Fed hike 'unnecessary and harmful' The Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to raise its benchmark interest rate for the tenth time in a year, putting too much pressure on small regional banks, says NAR's chief economist. Full Story: REALTOR® Magazine (5/3)
Construction job openings down in March Construction sector job openings fell to 341,000 in March from 404,000 the previous month, in parallel with an overall decline in openings across the U.S. economy, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Total job openings in March of 9.6 million is the lowest number in nearly a year and suggests that efforts to ease inflation are working. Full Story: Dodge Data & Analytics (5/3)
Zillow has been updated with the ChatGPT plug-in to generate real estate listings based on property features entered by users. The plug-in is only currently available for select users. Full Story: The Verge (5/2)
Business Wellness
70% of Americans think DEI efforts are important Seventy percent of Americans think diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are important, but anti-racism efforts came 10th in their ranking, according to GWI research. Generation Z is the age demographic most concerned with DEI efforts and Asian Americans are 95% more likely to say they "rarely" see themselves reflected in ads. Full Story: MediaPost Communications (free registration) (5/2)
Legislation & Regulation
Why lawmakers need to hear your voice From flood insurance to transportation and infrastructure, it's critical for real estate professionals to understand and advocate for policy initiatives that build strong communities on the federal, state and local levels. Listen to Drive With NAR. Full Story: REALTOR® Magazine/Drive With NAR (May 2, 2022)
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