36 real estate companies joined LeadingRE amid a whirlwind 2023
From Chisum Realty Group in New Mexico to Denovo Realty in Florida, the invitation-only business network added 14 U.S. companies to its roster in addition to nearly two dozen from across the globe.
Investment sales dropped 45% in Manhattan last year
Investor sales in Manhattan had their worst year in the past decade during 2023, if 2020 is excluded, according to a report from Ariel Property Advisors.
Sluggish net new listings signal that the lock-in effect is not over
In January, the real estate market saw a 17.5 percent decline in net new listings and a 2 percent decrease in contract signings, driven by mortgage rate fluctuations, according to HouseCanary. Despite a rise in total inventory compared to 2022 and 2023, the market is still behind historical inventory averages as sellers avoid entering a […]
24 of the best listing lead ideas for 2024
Listings remain the name of the game, and agents who have the systems and skills in place to list properties and create client relationships will win, author and coach Darryl Davis writes.
Corcoran reels back Marcus-Wells Team, more agents, from Compass
In the ongoing tug-of-war for top agents, Corcoran Group has wrestled back eight boomerang agents from Compass and recruited an additional eight agents from Compass to the New York City-based brand.
Daily Search Forum Recap: February 5, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google doesn’t say core web vitals are a direct search ranking factor. Google revised its SEO starter guide…
Why a Flat Fee Real Estate Broker Probably Isn’t Worth It
A home is a place to put down roots, start a family, and build a community—except, not really, because people are pretty restless. First homes are often considered “starter homes,” purchased with the implicit intention of living there for a relatively short time, and the average homeowner lives in their house about 10 years before […]
The Best Time to Cancel an App Subscription Is Immediately
Subscriptions have taken over Apple’s App Store—it’s probably the easiest way to make money off iPhone users. Even award-winning apps sometimes don’t allow you to use any features unless you sign up for a free trial with an auto-renewing subscription. Once you sign up for the trial, it’s easy to forget to cancel, and those […]
The Dremel Versa Power Scrubber Kit Is a Power Tool for Your Pots and Pans
If you’re like me and think everything needs to be a power tool, you might have considered using a rotary tool to wash dishes or scrub the sink. But most tools with a spinning head—like sanders and polishers—aren’t geared for washing dishes, and they often aren’t the right size, either. Luckily, there’s a power tool […]
When It’s OK to Use Lumber That’s Been Stored Outside (and When It’s Not)
If you have a home project that’s taking a while, it’s likely that you’ve thought of saving space by storing your lumber outdoors. It can seem like a good way to alleviate the clutter caused by home improvement projects, but it’s not always a great idea. Here’s when it’s OK and when it’s not, and […]
The True Cost of a PS5
The PS5 has been out for over three years and just like the Xbox Series X, it’s a great gaming machine. For $449 or $499 (depending on whether you get the Digital Edition or not), the PS5 can let you play the latest titles in 4K; meanwhile, an equivalent gaming PC might cost double the […]
All the Gear You Need to View the Solar Eclipse on April 8
This year’s total solar eclipse—the last one passing over North America until 2044—is coming soon, and if you’re headed out to the path of totality on April 8, you’ll want to be prepared with the proper gear. Here’s everything you need to carry with you on eclipse day. Solar eclipse glasses If you only have […]
All the Different Ways to Find Your Lost AirPods
AirPods are notoriously easy to lose. The case is smooth and slippery: It can slip out of your coat pocket all too easily. And given how small and nondescript it is, it’s easy to forget where you last left them in your home. Thankfully, all models for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max have Find […]
The Five Gardening Tasks You Should Complete in February
February is the shoulder season in many parts of the U.S. Though my entire winter garden was lost to a solid inch of frozen ice just two weeks ago, it’s been in the 50s the last few days, and the irises and tulips have started to emerge. Like most gardeners, this fills me with both […]
The OnePlus 12R Is Solid, but It’s No ‘Flagship Killer’
At $500, roughly $300 cheaper than the flagship OnePlus 12, the OnePlus 12R looks like another great option for those looking to get a faster, better-performing Android device at a cheaper price point. Having been billed as a flagship killer, I put the OnePlus 12R to the test to see just how well it stood […]
