Personal data of 16.6M loanDepot customers exposed
The mortgage lender has restored websites that collect payments, accept loan applications and match homebuyers with partner real estate agents after Jan. 4 cyberattack.
Anywhere CEO touts ‘protection’ from commission suit chaos
The Anywhere CEO challenged individual leaders to step up, rather than be dependent on NAR to lobby for the industry in Washington. He added that the most important thing for leaders today are vision and attitude.
Talk and tech tools to help agents thrive in 2024
Tech and team leaders at different sessions at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday stressed how agents can think outside the box to provide solutions for themselves, their clients, and other agents in the industry.
‘If you think it, ink it’: The systems top producers need in 2024
Unpack the tools and insights you’ll need for 2024 with Red Apple Coaching and Consulting’s Mary-Anne Gillespie, Compass’ Courtney Smith and Douglas Elliman’s Jacky Teplitzky.
Could offices hold the key to America’s housing shortage?
Fifth Wall co-founder Brendan Wallace and VTS CEO Nick Romito discussed the bounce between office and remote work and transforming America’s empty offices into extra housing during ICNY.
Tarek El Moussa flipped his life around — and wants you to, too
The HGTV star announced his forthcoming book, “Flip Your Life,” at ICNY on Wednesday. “We all face struggles, we all face pain, and it’s about what you do with those struggles and what you do with that pain,” El Moussa said.
Fish sex, sepsis prevention, mind-reading: MIT prof shares AI’s future
The man who served as a technology advisor to presidents George W. Bush, Obama and Biden reminded the crowd that even with all the risks of AI, from frighteningly realistic voice mimicry to drastically incorrect results when asked how to handle critical tasks, it can be controlled.
10 ways to provide concierge service, elevate your UVP
Attract buyers by taking your value proposition to the next level with advice from Chelsea Hamre from RE/MAX, Julia Boland from Corcoran, DJ Ten Hoeve from Keller Williams at Inman Connect New York.
You Can Finally Log Into Twitter for iPhone With a Passkey
Twitter (erm, X) is no bastion of user privacy and security in 2024. But even as the company leaks your data without your knowledge, apparently they’re still capable of adding features that actually make your account more secure—at least if you use X on an iPhone. The company now supports logging into your X account […]
How to Indulge a Giantess Fetish
2024 is the Year of the Giantess, at least according to the fetish website Clips4Sale. A giantess fetish is exactly what it sounds like: a specific type of fetish or fantasy through which individuals are sexually aroused by the idea of giant women. Some people get turned on by the idea of being dominated and/or […]
The Best Ways to Fake Natural Light in a Dark Space
If you have a particularly dark room in your home, getting enough light to make it feel comfortable can be challenging. Since natural light can make a huge difference in opening up a space and making it feel lively, it’s time to fake it so you can get the warmth and brightness you’re looking for. […]
You Can Get Microsoft Visio 2021 Pro for $30 Right Now
Visio Professional 2021 is Microsoft’s premier diagramming tool designed to simplify complex data through easy-to-understand visuals, and it’s on sale for $29.99 right now (reg. $250). With Visio, users can choose from pre-made templates, starter diagrams, and stencils, and the app supports a variety of diagram types including flowcharts, org charts, and floor plans. Visio […]
How to Set Up Routines in Alexa
Setting up routines or automations is half the reason to get into smart hubs and assistants. Every major hub, from SmartThings to Alexa, lets you create routines, in which you use triggers to cause something else to happen. Triggers can be a time of day, a sensor being activated, someone asking Alexa a specific question, […]
The Best Parenting Advice, According to Reddit
Most people visit Reddit for the memes. I go for the free parenting advice. Not really, but I occasionally find some nugget of wisdom that gives me pause. For example, I discovered a thread in the Parenting subreddit titled “The single best parenting advice you got,” and there is some gold to be mined here. The thread […]
The Best Ways to See April’s Solar Eclipse If You Didn’t Plan Ahead
The next total solar eclipse visible in North America is taking place on April 8, with the path of totality passing over 13 states and several major metropolitan areas, including Mazatlan, Dallas, Indianapolis, Cleveland, and Montreal. More than 31 million people live inside the path already, and several million more are expected to travel to […]
