Median prices rose in the first quarter in most housing markets tracked by the National Association of REALTORS®. Many markets hit all-time highs. Learn which markets are seeing the greatest appreciation—and why even some declining markets may pick up relatively quickly.

Yes. While a delayed marketing exempt listing will not be available for others to publicly market through IDX and syndication during the delayed marketing period, the property can be marketed by the listing broker and will be available for other MLS participants and subscribers so they can inform their consumers, arrange showings and/or submit offers as with other active listings in the MLS. Find more answers about NAR's new policy statement, Multiple Listing Options for Sellers, at facts.realtor.

Times of instability and uncertainty open up new possibilities for leaders who remain focused on their values, take time to reconnect with what matters most to them and create a narrative that drives them forward, writes leadership expert Ryan Estis. "You don't need to have it all figured out to move forward. What you need is a set of practices that keep you grounded and responsive when everything around you feels uncertain," Estis writes.

Sagee Manor in Highlands, N.C., has been relisted for $32 million after initially being listed at $50 million, but it remains the top-priced listing in the state. The 12,000-square-foot estate includes a helipad and wine cellar. Liz Harris of Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty and Jody Lovell of Highland's Sotheby's International Realty are the listing agents.

A San Francisco Victorian home has been transformed by designer Noz Nozawa into a vibrant, botanical-themed space. The renovation features bold colors in each room, such as a curry yellow living room and a deep purple mudroom.

Discover how to create immersive, high-impact home tours that wow buyers and make you stand out. Agents can set themselves apart by choosing the right platform and capturing pro-level visuals—on any budget.

Multifamily building operators are increasingly adopting smart-home technology to enhance operations and resident experience. Technologies such as leak detectors and smart thermostats offer significant cost savings and risk mitigation.

Leaders must be skilled in emotional, intrapersonal and interpersonal intelligence as well as AI to ensure their credibility and success, a consultant writes. "These four intelligences allow leaders to tackle common roadblocks, challenges and delays and move projects forward with greater ease and effectiveness," she writes.

Florida lawmakers have passed a bill that would allow churches to use their property for affordable housing projects regardless of zoning, as part of an update to the Live Local Act. St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch and state Reps. Lindsay Cross and Vicki Lopez supported the "Yes in God's Backyard" policy, which could make up to 30,000 parcels available for housing, according to the Florida Housing Coalition.

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it is maintaining a benchmark overnight borrowing rate between 4.25% and 4.5% amid persistent uncertainty about the impacts of the Trump administration's trade policy. The Federal Open Market Committee's "statement in effect warns that a large trade shock is still set to hit the economy in spite of efforts by the Trump administration to deescalate, with the Fed ... not providing any early dovish lean in favor of a June rate cut," wrote Krishna Guha of Evercore ISI.