Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, January 18, 2024
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Thursday, January 18, 2024, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we’ll learn how everything fits together. Beware, there are spoilers below for January 18, NYT […]
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, January 18, 2024
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for January 18, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium difficulty; I got it in four. Beware, there are spoilers below for January 18, Wordle #943! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) […]
The Best Outdoor Speakers to Buy in 2024
There are a lot of great Bluetooth speakers, but not all of them are great for an outdoor speaker setup, which has to be tough enough to survive the elements and usually isn’t designed with the same portability in mind. While some Bluetooth speakers do make perfectly fine outdoor speakers, the quest for the best […]
Empty nesters own twice as many big homes as millennials with kids
Empty nest baby boomers own 28.2 percent of the large homes in the United States — twice as many as millennials with kids.
Compass recruits influencer (and Corcoran agent) Randy Baruh
Baruh works in New York City and brings with him three other agents and one administrator. His move comes as brokerages compete intensely for top talent.
PR firm Lion & Orb launches annual membership plan for agents
Lion & Orb Agent Memberships will become available beginning on Jan. 24. The company calls its model “a groundbreaking annual subscription service that transforms how agents access public relations and marketing services to promote themselves and their work.”
Woman-led brokerage LUX Denver moves to ERA Real Estate
Boutique firm LUX Denver is now affiliated with ERA Real Estate. Broker-owner Emily Duke co-founded the company in 2014, which has a lifetime sales volume of more than $200 million.
David Stevens, influential leader in mortgage finance, dies at 66
The former FHA commissioner also held executive positions at World Savings Bank, Freddie Mac, and The Long and Foster Companies before leading the Mortgage Bankers Association.
You’ll Soon Be Able to Google Search by Drawing a Circle
Samsung announced many interesting products and features at its latest Galaxy Unpacked event (including the Galaxy S24 series) but one of the more impressive developments isn’t actually unique to the Galaxy brand itself. The feature, Circle to Search, was developed in partnership with Google, which means it’ll live on Google phones, too. What is Circle […]
The Secret to a Thicker, Restaurant-Style Lasagna
Growing up, homemade lasagna was one of a variety of massive meals my mom would assemble to feed the three bottomless pits that were her children. But when I finally tried lasagna at a restaurant, I noticed some distinct differences—it was taller than my mom’s, for one thing, made up of discernible layers that didn’t […]
The Google Pixel 8 Is $150 Off Right Now
The Google Pixel 8 came out in the late fall of 2023, sporting some impressive features, a powerful camera, and generally setting a new bar for what to expect from a mid-range phone. Right now, you can get the unlocked 128GB Google Pixel 8 for $549 (originally $699) on Amazon or Best Buy for the […]
Use the ‘FORD’ Method to Master Small Talk
While some people have no problem striking up a conversation with a stranger in the supermarket checkout line or on public transit, small talk doesn’t come as naturally for others—especially those dealing with social anxiety. But even for those comfortable in social situations, making small talk requires some effort. Fortunately, there are techniques and strategies […]
The Best Kindle for Every Type of Reader
Since Amazon first released the Kindle, it has remained one of the best (and most popular) e-readers on the market. But now there are a bunch of different types of Kindles, making it a little more challenging to find the right model for you. I’ll go through each model and explain the pros and cons […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: January 17, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Wait: Don’t Get Started On Your Development Project Unless You Have Zoning in Place
We’ve talked about zoning rules and regulations. Now, we need to talk about getting the right zoning for your project. Here’s how to do that.
