Cozy-up With a Different Kind of Dumpling
Some of the greatest comfort foods involve carbs, cheese, and cream. I’d like to bring dumplings into the spotlight. While there are as many dumpling variations as there are people on this planet (only slightly exaggerating), lately I’ve been cozying up with Swiss capuns. If you’ve never heard of these leaf-enrobed, cream-bathed parcels, you’re in […]
Make a Better To-do List With the 1-3-5 Method
No matter what kind of productivity goals you have and which techniques you plan to use to get it all done, you still probably start with a to-do list. Learning to formulate a solid to-do list is the key first step to being productive, since you need it to move on to other planning stages, […]
You Can Get This WonderCube Pro Charging Cable on Sale for $40 Right Now
You can get the WonderCube Pro on sale for $39.97 right now (reg. $70) until February 4. The WonderCube Pro is a folding keychain that has charging cables for different devices, a flash memory reader, support for file transfer, and an LED flashlight. The flexible USB connector has built-in gold-plated connectors for quick charging, and […]
How Much Money Is ‘Enough’ to Make You Happy
There’s no concrete consensus as to how much happiness a bigger income can buy. After a certain point, the pursuit of additional financial resources is not about money at all, but what it might symbolize. But what exactly does it symbolize? Is it possible to be both ambitious and satisfied? I spoke with financial therapist […]
Is Amazon Alexa Spying on You?
Amazon’s Echo speaker, with its built-in Alexa functionality, is useful for controlling your smart home and getting quick information on traffic and the weather, among other things. But as convenient as Alexa is, it can create an eerie feeling that Alexa is always listening; spying, even. And those concerns are valid, especially since you’re putting […]
The Most Interesting iPhone Features I’m Expecting in iOS 18
Apple’s updates are all usually exciting, but some are much larger than others. iOS 17, for example, introduced Contact Posters; a feature that turns your iPhone into a smart display; as well as the ability to turn any photo into a sticker. Come June, Apple will officially announce iOS 18, which could very well be […]
Home price growth accelerated in November alongside high rates
Home prices increased 5.1 percent between November 2022 and November 2023, despite falling 0.2 percent from October.
Does your ‘date-the-rate’ advice constitute deceptive advertising?
CEO and new Inman Contributor Jillayne Schlicke explains how common phrases around financing and interest rates can land you and your business in hot water.
Dave Umphress’ Flourish Real Estate Network leaves KW for Real
The $1 billion in career sales network, which Umphress first launched in 2012, operates in most major Colorado markets and Austin, but has goals of ultimately expanding nationwide. When Umphress first created the group, it was part of a Colorado Keller Williams franchise that he also owned.
Sale-leaseback model is key to saving US homeownership: Study
Volatile interest rates have trapped over 9 million homeowners from accessing their home equity, with limited refinancing or loan options. The white paper proposes sale-leaseback, highlighting EasyKnock’s Sell & Stay program as a flexible solution, while fintech leaders explore broader alternatives for equitable housing finance.
ICE signs Raymond James Bank to use Encompass mortgage platform
In announcing the second Encompass deal this month, ICE cites investments in mortgage technology and data that automate and accelerate the lending process from start to finish.
Daily Search Forum Recap: January 30, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Why Now Is a Bad Time to Buy an iPad or MacBook Air
Now is not the time to buy a new iPad or a MacBook Air. According to a Bloomberg report by Apple reporter Mark Gurman, Apple is about to release a new batch of MacBook Airs and iPads. This event could likely be scheduled for March 2024, so if you’re in the market for one of […]
All the New Emojis Coming to Your iPhone With iOS 17.4
New iPhone features are always fun. Things like Stolen Device Protection and Apple Music collaborative playlists make it exciting to update iOS to the latest version. But let’s be serious: The best part of any software update is the new emojis, and Apple’s upcoming update has some cool ones. As part of iOS 17.4, Apple […]
The Apple Watch Series 9 Is Seeing a Big Discount for a Limited Time
The Apple Watch Series 9 is Apple’s second-most expensive watch after the Apple Watch Ultra 2, both released in the fall of 2023. For a limited time, the Series 9 is well-discounted with a better price than Black Friday and Christmas. Best Buy is having a limited-time sale only for today, Jan. 30, that ends […]
