Housing affordability will influence vote in 2024 presidential race: Poll
In a new survey released Monday, Redfin revealed more than half of U.S. homeowners and renters “feel negatively” about housing affordability and want a 2024 presidential candidate who can fix it.
Marc King steps down as president of Keller Williams
After three years as president, Marc King has stepped down from his post at Keller Williams Realty. CEO Mark Willis will take over King’s responsibilities.
Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge stepping down March 22
The surprise announcement comes as the Biden administration rolls out a $7.3 trillion budget proposal that would provide $258 billion to expand access to affordable housing.
Rent prices post highest annual increase in over a year: Redfin
The median asking rent in the United States rose 2.2 percent year over year to $1,981 in February, the largest annual gain since January 2023 and a 0.9 percent increase compared to the month before.
This PlayStation Bug Will Lock You Out of Your Digital Games
Some gamers prefer to buy hard copies of their games, while others are fine with digital downloads. Sony even makes a digital-only version of the PS5, just in case you fall into the latter camp. However, if you’re someone who buys a lot of content digitally, or has a large collection of PS+ games you’ve […]
15 of the Best Apple TV+ Exclusive Movies
Though relatively new on the Hollywood scene (its first original film was released in 2019), Apple’s deep pockets have been enough to ensure that the Apple TV+ streaming service’s slate of original films has included not just charming indies, but award-winning prestige pictures. CODA was Oscar’s best picture just a couple of years ago (the […]
LG’s New High-end Gaming Monitors Look Nice, and Are Very Expensive
LG first unveiled its new UltraGear gaming monitors in December of 2023, showcasing the new 32-inch LG UltraGear 32GS95UE, which will allow gamers to switch between a 480Hz refresh rate at 1080P and a 240Hz refresh rate at 4K. Now, the company behind the new UltraGear lineup has finally shared how much these monitors will […]
These Smart Video Doorbells Are up to 62% Off
Two of the most affordable security camera brands, Arlo and Blink, are currently steeply discounted. The Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell is $49.99 (originally $129.99) after a 62% discount, while a five-camera Blink Outdoor 4 bundle is $199.99 (originally $399.99) after a 50% discount, matching its lowest price ever. Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell As […]
You Didn’t Want an Apple Car Anyway
Back at the end of February, we learned Apple had finally killed its decades-long self-driving electric car project, codenamed Project Titan. For over 10 years, Apple had made slow progress towards its goal of adding a vehicle to its product lineup, with the ultimate dream of passengers being able to use their iPhones, iPads, and […]
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 Are 53% Off
You don’t have to have a Samsung Galaxy phone to enjoy the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2, but the would definitely sound better thanks to the Samsung Seamless codec, making them one of—if not the best—earbuds for Samsung Galaxy phone users. And right now, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 for $108.99 […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: March 11, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Airbnb’s New Security Camera Ban Is a Big Deal
Airbnb continues it’s redemption tour with the announcement today that it is banning all indoor security cameras in Airbnb properties starting April 30, 2024. As an extra kick, the news offered more detailed guidance on outdoor cameras, as well. Today’s policy change was a simple, literal ban on cameras in any space defined as indoor—full […]
How Smart Home Tech Is Evolving
Smart light bulbs were one of the first smart products on the market, and as such, the first foray most of us had into the smart home. The number of brands that now offer bulbs is extensive, and your option for size and style of those bulbs has also expanded from the simple A19 or […]
When Renovating Your Rental Is Actually a Good Idea
If you’ve reached a point in your life when buying a house seems like the logical next step, you’ve probably noticed that housing prices have skyrocketed and mortgage rates have jumped significantly from just a few years ago. The end result of these economic trends is that folks need to earn over six figures to […]
WhatsApp’s Latest Feature Will Tell You Whether Your Chats Are Securely Encrypted
End-to-end encryption (or E2EE) is a cornerstone of modern chat apps and protocols. iMessage, RCS, and WhatsApp all promote themselves as secure methods for messaging friends, family, and colleagues without the need to worry about outsiders intercepting and reading your messages, and it’s E2EE that allows them to do it. It won’t be that way […]
