Industry veteran Saul Klein replaces MLS CEO accused of theft
Klein has been interim president of San Diego MLS since June, following the departure of former CEO Michael Mercurio, who allegedly embezzled $1 million from the San Diego Association of Realtors.
The Chandani twins are taking TV, music and real estate by storm
From collaborating with Wiz Khalifa to scene stealing on Amazon Prime’s “Twin Love,” siblings Krish and Akash Chandani are betting on a big 2024 as their luxury Compass team shifts into high gear.
Buyers ‘very unaware’ of how homebuying works: WAV Group
The 2024 survey, entitled, “How buyers feel about working with agents” gleaned its results from 340 homeowners who purchased within the last three years. It asked a range of questions of its subjects, one being how much time they believe their representative spent on their purchase.
Inman’s ‘Person of the Year’ and other big names: Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
Glennda Baker: Think you have a drinking problem? You probably do
Armed with the latest research, Rachael Hite talks with Glennda Baker about choosing sobriety in an industry that is always ready to party and why drinking is so harmful for women.
LA sued for canceling Mohamed Hadid’s spec home permits
J. Michael Issa of B. Riley Financial is alleging in a lawsuit filed in LA Superior Court last month that the city reneged on its word that permits on the property’s building site were still active.
As recruiting wars heat up, Coldwell Banker nabs Texas indie
The Tate Property Group joins Coldwell Banker as the recruiting of rockstar agents and teams remains one of the low-key most important trends in real estate.
Chicago landlord, business groups sue to block transfer tax hike
Voters are set to decide whether to increase the tax paid on real estate sales above $1M. Landlords and business groups say referendum violates the state constitution.
Is the Meta Quest 2 Still Worth Buying?
Virtual reality has never been more accessible, and the recent release of the Meta Quest 3 has only broadened the options for gaming headsets. But along with its new features and capabilities, the Quest 3 comes with a much larger price tag—it retails for $500, or double the recently discounted price of the Meta Quest […]
Make Your Spotify ‘Playlist in a Bottle’ While You Still Can
I’m an Apple Music guy, but I have to admit, Spotify knows how to have fun. While Apple Music Replay has come a long way, it’s still no Spotify Wrapped. (You all looked like you were having so much fun with those last month.) But it isn’t just end of year roundups that makes Spotify […]
Here’s How Much You Could Save If You Set Aside $5 Every Day
Harnessing the power of compound interest is one of the keys to building wealth over time. Simply put, compound interest means the interest on an investment grows exponentially—rather than linearly—over time. What this means for a retirement account like a 401(k) or Roth IRA is that every little bit you contribute goes a long way, […]
How to Make Your Slippery Stairs Safer
It happened a few days after we’d moved into our charming and extremely old house: I fell down the stairs. Due to the age of the house, the stairs are very steep, and had been worn down over time so the treads were smooth as glass and dipped slightly in the center from erosion. I […]
5 Ways You Can Get Rich WITHOUT Investing in Real Estate
Investing in real estate can be a great way to generate wealth, but it isn’t for everyone. For one, the term ‘‘passive income’’ really does not describe real estate investing […]
How to Use Smart Tech to Save on Your Light Bill
If you are constantly fighting with family members or roommates about turning lights off when they leave a room, automation can help. This isn’t advanced stuff, either: You simply use sensors to detect when someone is or is not in the room. When there isn’t activity, the lights turn off. Choosing the right sensor […]
You Have One Week to Download Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Game for Free
Epic Games has been every stingy PC gamer’s paradise since its launch, giving out free PC games every week. And not just any games; Epic Games gave out NBA 2k21 in 2021 and Grand Theft Auto 5 in 2020 completely free. They’ve also had great deals, most recently giving out Alan Wake 2 almost half […]
