Douglas Elliman doles out Ellie awards for top NYC producers
Douglas Elliman unveiled its annual Ellie Awards this week, singling out brokers who performed well despite challenging economic conditions.
DelPrete: Here’s what’s driving agent migration patterns now
As the industry continues to shift gears, Mike DelPrete writes, agents are looking for greener pastures by moving to younger, more agile brokerages that offer new opportunities.
Video automation suite Roomvu lands at LeadingRE, Realty ONE
Marketing software company Roomvu has landed a pair of enterprise brokerage relationships that stand to push it into the everyday marketing arsenal of thousands of agents.
Richard Hottinger and team flip-flop back to Corcoran Group
The high-ranking team returns to Corcoran after a recent one-year stint at Douglas Elliman. Hottinger said Corcoran is “home” to the team.
Blackstone president: Now it’s time for real estate investors to pounce
Jon Gray described the current market as a “bottoming period” that should inspire investors to get moving on new purchases and said investors who move fast stand to be rewarded once prices recover.
Thanks to NAR settlement, real estate is in its Wild West era
Bi-coastal broker Cara Ameer outlines the problems, concerns and frustrations inherent in the terms of NAR’s commission lawsuit settlement as agents learn to navigate a new reality.
NAR settlement may disrupt mortgage partner agent programs
If homebuyers are no longer willing to pay full commissions, what happens to lender programs that incentivize consumers to work with partner real estate agents?
Daily Search Forum Recap: March 18, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Build Your Own Tiny Backyard Wildlife Pond
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If you’re looking for your next garden project and want something low maintenance that’s also beneficial for the entire ecosystem, consider building a tiny wildlife pond. Backyard ponds have a handful of ecological benefits, but even if you don’t have space for a full-sized water feature, you can still increase the diversity of beneficial insects, […]
Your Home Might Need External Insulation, Too
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A home that’s warm and cozy in the winter and cool in the summer is a place you can relax—a refuge. A home that’s too hot or too cold all the time will never be comfortable, and can be a drain on your pocketbook: Up to 70% of the energy you pay for in your […]
How to Freeze Batches of Sauce Now for Easy Dinners in the Future
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Making a big batch of Sunday sauce, curry, or a giant pot of chili is taxing. Recipes require large quantities of ingredients, the process can be a multi-hour or all-day endeavor—and for what? Oh, right, you get 10-20 servings of richly flavored sauce that has been made with love and patience. It’s worth it to […]
DeFi’s TVL reaches $100B with Bitcoin boost, high expectations for Cardano’s AI competitor
It’s just three months into 2024 and it’s still raining records in the crypto sector. The latest one came on March 9, 2024, after the global value of DeFi protocols crossed $100 billion as the rising demand for Bitcoin (BTC) fueled interest in top cryptos to invest in. Bitcoin has been growing impressively since the […]
Ignore This Tax Advice From TikTok
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When it comes to managing your finances and taxes, you’d be wise to take advice from TikTok with a hefty grain of salt. Certain tax “loopholes” may go viral, but that doesn’t mean they’re good for your specific tax situation. The bite-sized video format of TikTok lends itself to oversimplification and embellishment on complex topics […]
You Can Get This Poputar T2 Smart Guitar on Sale for $324 Right Now
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You can get the Poputar T2 Smart Acoustic Guitar on sale for $323.99 right now (reg. $430). The guitar comes with an app with a large library of songs your instrument can show you how to play using LED guides built into the fretboard. From the app, you can also access video guitar lessons and […]
Gemini Might Be Powering iOS 18’s New AI Features
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It’s no secret Apple is quite late to the AI party. Ever since the generative AI boon of late 2022 and early 2023, in which every corner of the tech world was doing something with artificial intelligence, the world has wondered what Apple would do with the technology. So far, not much. However, all rumors […]




