The Best Apps to Help You Be More Creative
Developing new creative skills can seem daunting. In addition to overcoming your inner critic, finding the proper tools to improve your abilities (and sticking with them) is a challenge. While there are classes and workshops for different types of creative projects, these can be time-consuming and expensive, and if you’re just starting out or don’t […]
How Graphene Batteries Are Poised to Revolutionize Cordless Power Tools
Cordless tools have been making strides over the past few years, as batteries become more advanced, smaller, and lighter. Lithium ion batteries have been slowly increasing their capacity and run time while shrinking in size and weight. But there’s a new material on the market for cordless tools: graphene, a lightweight material that has changed […]
Is the Bilt Rewards Mastercard the Next Big Thing for Investors?
This credit card already rewards renters for paying rent, but there’s also a down payment and mortgage program on the way, leading investors to think that this could become a huge deal for their businesses.
After Several Years of Investing, These Are My Fundamentals for Generating Passive Income
A good investment strategy starts with clarifying your goals. For most investors, that means financial freedom, but a big part of getting there comes from passive income. These are the fundamentals for earning it.
How to Find an Old 401(k)
Now is a perfect time to take a look at your retirement savings and make sure you’re on track. One of the best ways to save for retirement is through a 401(k) plan, especially if your employer offers matching contributions. But chances are you’ve had more than one employer in your lifetime, and more than […]
Make This Fancy Mille-feuille With Three Ingredients
Assembling cheap packaged ingredients to create something upscale is a way of life. When it comes to desserts, it’s a way of life that I fully subscribe to. For example, faking an exquisite French dessert from a Snack Pack. Is it “authentic?” Well, let’s call it my authentic. Making puff pastry from scratch is noble, […]
Top producer Christian Rogers joins Elegran | Forbes Global
Rogers, a 17-year industry veteran, has left Compass after about five years. In 2012, Rogers co-represented the buyer of one of New York City’s priciest-ever co-op purchases, a $50 million Fifth Avenue unit.
To promote Black homeownership, amplify Black Realtors
Cultivating efforts that improve Black homeownership rates, broker-owner Jemila Winsey writes, requires Black real estate professionals to take on leadership positions.
Level the playing field with budget-friendly agent support
It’s time for brokerages and teams to rethink how they support their agents, consultant Chris Pollinger writes, ensuring they are equipped to succeed in today’s competitive landscape.
Investors nabbed over a quarter of low-cost homes sold in Q4
Although 26 percent of low-cost homes were purchased by investors during the last three months of 2023, the share of homes bought by investors fell.
3 multimillion-dollar mansions are at risk of sliding into the Pacific
Three mansions worth $12 million to $16 million in California are at risk of falling into the ocean after a post-storm landslide eroded cliffs in Dana Point. The story has sparked conversations about climate change and rising home insurance costs in the state.
25 of the Most Rewatchable Movies Ever, According to Twitter/X Users
A new movie prompt on X, the site formerly/always known as Twitter, is usually a delightful break from the fascist rantings and “n u d e s-i n-b i o” pornbots that normally dominate my feed. Earlier this week, the question du jour was about the naming the 10 films you’ve seen the most in […]
You Can Try Slack’s New AI Tools Today (If Your Company Pays for Them)
Slack is officially hopping on the AI bandwagon. Starting today, the company is rolling out three new AI features for its popular work app as a paid add-on for Enterprise members. These features sound promising, but like anything AI, we’ll need to see them in action before judging their merit. Slack’s new AI features The […]
The Roomba j7 Robot Vacuum Is 50% Off Right Now
Roomba is one of the most well-known brands for robot vacuums, likely because of how user-friendly their app is. Right now, you can get the iRobot Roomba j7 for $297 (originally $599.99), after a 50% discount from Amazon. This is the lowest price I’ve seen it go for, matching Black Friday prices. But is it […]
Investors Are Abandoning Their Short-Term Rentals and Converting Them Into Mid-Term Rentals—Here’s Why
Now that hundreds of cities and towns across the country are moving to ban or limit short-term rentals, investors who used to make bank off these properties have to readjust their strategies to stay in the game. Here’s one way that they’re doing it—and it’s proving to be just as lucrative.
