Feeling a little nervous? Here’s how to recession-proof your business

If a recession comes, writes Jimmy Burgess, keep in mind that it is not just a time of challenges but also of opportunities. Here he lays out ways to lead gen and lead nurture now.

Steam Your Spuds for Quicker Mashed Potatoes

During Thanksgiving, every minute is precious. Steam, don’t boil, for faster mashed potatoes.

These Are the Best Black Friday Deals on Headphones

Get the best headphones and earbud deals on noise-canceling, over-the-ear, in-ear, and everything in between from the biggest retailers and the best brands up to 50% off.

Control (Almost) All of Your Smart-Home Tech With the Brilliant Home Control Hub

This smart hub controls your devices, replaces a light switch, and acts as a video intercom.

The PlayStation Portal Is Not the Portable Gaming Console of Your Dreams

Do you really need Sony’s weird new PlayStation 5 accessory?

10 of the Best Podcasts to Listen to This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving isn’t all about turkey and mashed potatoes.

How to Prepare for a Solar Flare Hitting Earth (Because It’s Probably Going to Happen)

Other than destroying the sun, there’s nothing we can do to prevent solar flares—but we can prepare for them.

What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: The Danger of Deepfakes

For a decade people have been predicting that deepfakes would destroy our culture. So why hasn’t it happened?

From Australia to Anaheim, proptechs test models at NAR NXT

ListAssist and BoxBrownie, as well as Sensor Global and Openn, are attending NXT under the umbrella of NAR Reach Australia-New Zealand, a technology-focused industry advocacy organization and product accelerator.

Mark Willis reclaims the CEO chair at Keller Williams

Mark Willis is Keller Williams’ new CEO, according to an announcement on Wednesday. Willis’ first KW CEO tenure was from 2005 to 2015, and he returned to the company in July as a strategic consultant.

Robert Reffkin: What we have now is a ‘connection issue’

The CEO stressed to agents during a keynote address at Compass RETREAT on Tuesday that getting back to basics and forging sincere connections with clients would be the key to surviving and thriving in the current market.

Mortgage rates post biggest 1-day drop since onset of the pandemic

Tuesday’s big drop in rates followed an encouraging inflation report, with bond market investors now convinced the Fed is done hiking rates and may reverse course in the spring.

What teams are looking for in a brokerage — and why they switch

The needs of real estate teams are unique and varied, according to Troy Palmquist. Find out how brokers can better serve those needs and how team leaders can make choices that work for everyone.

Up your game with these hot tips from NAR’s buyer and seller data

NAR’s 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers has just been released, and it’s packed with insights that can help you take your business to the next level in 2024. According to trainer Bernice Ross, the most important insights concern your lead generation and lead conversion.

3 new ways to cultivate an attitude of gratitude in your business

Melanie Klein and Emily Bossert share an actionable plan to help you get in touch with a spirit of gratitude and cultivate it in your everyday life and in your real estate business.