How to Make Alexa Mad, Rude, or a Little Bit Feisty
Sure, Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant can do all sorts of helpful things: control your smart lights, tell you the weather forecast, do some online shopping on your behalf. But she can show a little “personality” now and then, too, if you know to to bring it out in her. Here’s how to make Alexa act […]
How to Make Sure Your Tax Preparer Actually Knows What They’re Doing
If you’re hiring someone to do your taxes this year—and there are several situations in which you should—you need to make sure that person isn’t out to scam you. Unfortunately, there are tax “professionals” out there who aren’t qualified or who are straight-up dishonest and will use your business as an opportunity to engage in […]
How to Cry More (and Why You Should)
We have lots of reasons to suppress the urge to cry, from throwing a bully off your scent in grade school to trying to appear professional in an important meeting. You may have preconceived notions about how crying can make you seem weak, or that it’s an undesirable vibe to put out in tense situations. However, […]
Apple Has a New Open-Source AI Image Editor
Apple’s been a bit behind on the generative AI front, minus some small features added to iOS 17. That said, 2024 is shaping up to be Apple’s big AI year. All eyes are fixed on iOS 18, which should be packed with AI features, including an upgraded Siri. Ahead of that release, Apple researchers, in […]
OpenAI Just Made It Easier to Tell If an Image Was Made by DALL-E 3
OpenAI is finally making it easier to tell if an image was made with the DALL-E 3. The company shared the news this week, noting that it will soon start adding two types of watermarks to all images generated by DALL-E 3, adhering to standards set forth by the C2PA (The Coalition for Content Provenance […]
Homebuyer purchase loan demand falls again as mortgage rates firm
After picking up during the first three weeks of January, applications for purchase loans are contracting, with mortgage rates no longer in free fall from 2023 highs.
How to approach and tailor your business plan to today’s market
Watch the latest Inman Access class to hear what industry experts are prioritizing in 2024 and how the current market will impact or change the way they are approaching their business plans.
Hawaii legislator floats bill banning foreign buyers from island
Hawaii State Senator Brenton Awa has presented a bill aimed at banning foreign buyers from purchasing or investing in property on the island. The senator said the bill, if passed, would be an important to improving affordability for residents.
Mortgage giants offering very low income homebuyers a spring break
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are offering a $2,500 credit that borrowers can put toward their down payment, closing costs, escrow or mortgage insurance premiums.
Disney+ Is Cracking Down on Password Sharing, but Here’s How to Do It Anyway
After testing restrictions with subscribers in Canada, Disney+ has finally decided to block password sharing in United States. (Password sharing Hulu subscribers, corporate owner Disney is coming for you too.) It’s a frustrating announcement for many subscribers, and not just the ones who want to watch Disney content on someone else’s dime. There are plenty […]
For Speed and Ease, Consider the Microwaved ‘Baked’ Brie
A baked brie is welcome at all fancy gatherings, like Christmas or New Year’s Eve, but it’s not too bougie for the Super Bowl either. Heck, it’s not even too bougie for a Thursday afternoon, if you ask me. As its title would indicate, baking a baked brie seems like a necessary step, but that, […]
Beat ‘Carlson’s Law’ to Be More Productive
To do deep work, you have to focus on one task, and to focus, you have to avoid distractions. That’s a pretty intuitive idea, and it’s the basis for Carlson’s Law, named for Swedish economist Sune Carlson, who determined that interrupted work is always less effective and more time-consuming than un-interrupted work. But that doesn’t […]
How Married Couples Can Double Their Retirement Tax Breaks
With tax season in full swing, many married couples are looking for last-minute ways to maximize their retirement savings and tax breaks. And if one spouse is not working, they might be missing out on putting retirement assets in their name—not to mention reducing the tax-deferred growth possibilities as a couple. One strategy that remains […]
The House Voted Passed a Bill That Could Bring Back 100% Bonus Depreciation—Here’s What Investors Need to Know
As of the end of 2022, 100% bonus depreciation was set to be phased out by the end of the decade. Now, with the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, it looks like we could see bonus depreciation and other benefits stick around. Here’s what you need to know about the […]
Underinvestment in Real Estate Might Be the Next Big Hurdle for Investors, According to a New Report
Baby boomers hold the vast majority of wealth in the U.S.—many estimates suggest over $17 trillion. Much of that wealth has come from their homes, many of which have been underinvested in over the last few decades. This means the next generation could be facing an avalanche of renovation costs.
