Rent is now more affordable than buying in every major US market
Austin and Seattle were the friendliest cities for renters as the monthly mortgage payment on a starter home in each of the top 50 cities soared above the average rent by more than $1,000.
Corcoran launches first franchise in Oregon, with emphasis on Portland
Corcoran Prime is owned and led by Becky Jackson, and the franchise boasts approximately two dozen agents and staff with services across greater Portland, according to an announcement.
‘NAR’s days are numbered’: Ben Belack of ‘Buying Beverly Hills’
The Agency’s Ben Belack shares his thoughts on NAR settlement news, the current industry landscape and the American Real Estate Association ahead of Season 2 of the popular Netflix real estate reality TV show.
How to Manage a ‘Desire Discrepancy’ With Your Partner
Does this sound familiar: You’ve craved sex more than your partner did for months only for them to want to have more sex when you were content with having a nice cuddle? If it does, then you definitely have experienced “desire discrepancy,”—which, while frustrating, is also very common among couples. Dr. Emily May, a relationship […]
The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: Dogs Vs. Lemons
This week’s youth culture report is all about conflict: Dogs are fighting lemons, Gen-Z is fighting Millennials, and everyone is fighting artificial intelligence. Dogs vs. lemons on TikTok The newest pet-related trend on TikTok is posting videos of dogs eating lemon slices. They are hilarious clips, because dogs don’t like lemons, so their excitement at […]
‘Unclack’ for Mac Mutes Your Mic While You’re Typing
Ever been in a meeting where you’re taking notes, looking things up, or just surreptitiously Slacking with your co-workers? If so, you might want to hide the constant clacking of your keyboard. If you can’t keep yourself muted in such calls, you should try Unclack—a free Mac app that mutes your typing sounds. The app […]
Five Tax Deductions You Shouldn’t Miss Out On
With the April 15 tax filing deadline right around the corner, you want to ensure you’re taking advantage of all the deductions you can. Andy Phillips, Director of H&R Block’s Tax Institute, says that with the deadline fast approaching, his tax experts are getting plenty of questions from filers looking to maximize every deduction available […]
Seven Ways to Boost Your Gmail Productivity
Dealing with emails isn’t the most fun way to pass the time, which is why most of us are looking to get in and our of our inboxes as quickly as possible—and through the years, Gmail has continued to add more and more features to help with that goal. Try some of these hacks on […]
Cybersecurity starts at home: Help your children stay safe online with open conversations
Struggle to know how to help children and teens stay safe in cyberspace? A good ol’ fashioned chat is enough to put them on the right track.
New-home sales fall abruptly in February for first time in 3 months
Sales of newly built homes slipped a modest 0.3 percent between January and February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 662,000, according to data released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Squatting is having a moment. Ignore it
A few high-profile squatting cases have gone viral in recent days, but no available data actually indicates the practice of unlawfully occupying property has become more frequent.
Let’s debunk 7 mainstream media falsehoods, post-NAR settlement
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty President and CEO Budge Huskey corrects the record on commissions — and the potential impact of the NAR settlement on buyers, sellers and agents.
NYC’s ‘worst landlord’ attacked first day of 2-month Rikers sentence
New York City’s worst landlord, Daniel Ohebshalom, was punched on Friday during an inmate brawl at Rikers. Ohebshalom was sentenced for failing to fix more than 700 housing violations.
DOJ launches criminal probe into RealPage amid rent-fixing scandal
The DOJ opened its investigation into the property management software firm as well as several multifamily building operators who authorities believe collaborated in a “price-fixing combination.”
Former Keller Williams agents sue over profit share changes
One of the class-action suits seeks $250 million in damages while the other is asking the court for a preliminary injunction stopping Keller Williams from distributing profit share payments.
