Real estate coaches who preyed on Spanish speakers banned by FTC
The Federal Trade Commission has ordered Ganadores Real Estate to refund consumers after making false real estate coaching and mentoring promises. The group charged $28,000 per student and promised six-figure returns.
Billionaires’ Row penthouse goes under contract for over $100M
The duplex at Central Park Tower marks one of the rare deals in New York City that has commanded nine figures in recent years. When it was first listed in early 2023, the unit asked $175 million.
Pacaso’s Marnie Blanco on why co-ownership is poised for a big 2024
Pacaso’s senior vice president of industry relations sat down with Inman ahead of Inman Connect New York next week to share the vacation-home platform’s big expansion plans for the new year.
Zillow launches new reporting feature to help renters build credit
The new feature will allow renters who pay their rent through Zillow to have their on-time payments reported to a major credit bureau.
Marketing your listing by exploiting Anne Frank is just gross
When New Mexico builder Abrazo Homes named its floor plans after iconic historical women, it ignited a social media firestorm. Here’s why using celebrities and cultural figures without permission to market your business is such a bad idea.
Too much too soon? AI is now ‘nearly ubiquitous’ in real estate
As many as 80 percent of agents are using AI to do things like write listing descriptions, but real estate leaders also have concerns about “guardrails” for the tech.
These Are the Best Paid VPNs in 2024
A VPN (or “virtual private network”) is a must for people who want to bypass online geo-blocking, stop their ISP from selling their browsing data to advertisers, or to hide their torrenting activity. I’ve already written about the best free VPN service, which are great, but their feature set is limited compared to what you’ll […]
These Five Analog Tools Are Superior to Their Digital Versions
Modern technology is pretty incredible. The things we can do with our phones are mind-blowing—or would be if we weren’t so used to their power and flexibility. And it’s not just apps—from thermostats to tuning forks, traditional physical and analog tools have been replaced with sleek digital substitutes. Many digital tools offer advantages over the […]
How to Extract Embedded Images From a Google Doc
Downloading an image that’s embedded in a Google Docs file isn’t a straightforward process, but it’s definitely possible. If someone’s sent you a doc but forgot to attach the images separately, and you need to get a photo or two out, here are a few ways to extract the images you need. Download the file […]
Use This Feature to Easily Sort Any File in Dropbox
File operations are necessary chores for anyone with a computer: Moving, renaming, deleting, copying, and pasting files are all tasks that will need doing to keep everything organized, but they’re not much fun (and can take up a considerable amount of time). However, if you use Dropbox, you can get some of this manual work […]
The Best Wifi Extenders to Buy in 2024
There’s nothing like a great wifi connection, especially if you don’t want to (or can’t) run a bunch of ethernet cable throughout your home or business. But the thing about wifi routers is that they have a limited range, which can cause connectivity problems in larger spaces. Thankfully, there are a ton of wifi extenders […]
Check Your Pantry for These Recalled Quaker Oats Products
If you stock your pantry with Quaker brand cereals and/or granola bars, you may need to toss them in the trash. Quaker Oats has issued two recalls in the last month—one on Dec. 15, the other on Jan. 11—due to potential salmonella contamination in dozens of its products. While both Quaker and the Food and […]
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Trump’s Iowa Victory
This Monday, former president Donald Trump took the first concrete step toward winning the Republican Party’s nomination for the the 2024 election. To few people’s surprise, Trump handily beat competitors Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, winning 50% of Iowa’s voters. CNN called it a “stunning show of strength.” The Associated Press called it a “record […]
The Signs Your Kid Feels Ignored (and the Best Ways to Handle It)
Parenting is hard, especially when life gets complicated and overwhelming. It can be all too easy to let things fall through the cracks when you’re dealing with family emergencies, juggling family and a demanding job, or trying to balance the needs of everyone in the family. Sometimes, despite a parent’s best efforts and intentions, this […]
Google Search To Show More Third-Party Comparison Websites In Europe
Google announced it will be making changes to its search results to comply with the new regulation called the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This will result in some Google vertical search units being removed and third-party comparison site units being added to the search results.
