As the spring thaw sets in, new housing momentum is "flashing encouraging signs" for the market, says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.

A successful content strategy requires knowing your audience, varying formats and measuring effectiveness, writes Keith Kakadia, Sociallyin CEO. Short videos, polls and contests can grab attention, while blog posts and how-to videos build deeper connections and regularly publishing insightful content establishes thought leadership, Kakadia writes.

Digital assets, with White House—driven regulatory frameworks in place, now have the potential to finally transform the workings of the mortgage market. Read more at NAR's iOi Collective blog.

More than 300 young professionals applied for this year's 30 Under 30 honors. Here are the 50 finalists.

According to the National Association of REALTORS®, single women make up a fifth of first-time home buyers, up from 11% in 1981. The trend persists despite income disparities, with single women earning $71,300 on average compared with $87,500 for single men.

By the end of 2024, commercial and multifamily mortgage debt had increased by $172 billion to reach $4.79 trillion, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Multifamily mortgage debt increased by $111 billion. "Life insurance companies had the fastest growth in commercial debt outstanding over the past year, accounting for almost 39% of the annual increase," said MBA's Mike Fratantoni.

A Southern Nevada home in has been listed with Ivan Sher of IS Luxury with an asking price of $25.75 million, making it the most expensive home for sale in the area. The two-level home, designed by Punch Architecture and Design, features four bedrooms, five bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, natural stone finishes and a "sophisticated New York lounge" with views of the Las Vegas Strip.

Businesses are increasingly digitizing invoices to improve efficiency, visibility and security. Petr Marek of Invoice Home says digital invoicing tools can save time and money, provide instant account visibility and enhance fraud protection. Marek recommends integrating payment platforms and using mobile-friendly invoicing software to streamline processes.

Ohio has stopped the growth in its affordable housing deficit thanks to state housing programs, though continued progress will depend on more funding, supporters say. "There is no path to addressing the housing crisis for the lowest-income renters that doesn't involve increasing resources for assistance and supporting the agencies that administer our housing program," says Renee Willis, interim president and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition.

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at about 4.3% and revised its inflation forecast to 2.7% for this year, up from 2.5%, citing the potential impact of new tariffs. The Fed also adjusted its economic growth projection downward from 2.1% to 1.7%, and it is planning a slowdown in reducing its $6.8 trillion asset portfolio. Fed officials are adopting a cautious stance and pausing further rate changes until there is more clarity on economic conditions.

President Donald Trump has urged the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to support the economy as his administration plans new tariffs. The request came after the Federal Open Market Committee kept rates steady but indicated potential cuts later in the year.