Pending home sales surge in a September surprise

The Pending Home Sales Index, representing the number of homes that went under contract, rose 1.1 percent between September and August.

Beth Kushnick went from staging ‘The Good Wife’ to your listing

The longtime film and TV set decorator turned to staging for NYC-based real estate firm Archpoint Advisory on the cusp of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, and is enjoying the opportunity.

Offerpad to partner with Anywhere agents outside of market area

Sellers located outside of Offerpad markets who contact the iBuyer for services will be connected with eligible agents in the Anywhere Leads Network.

RESAAS enters enterprise domain with new pitch to big brokerages

RESAAS’s data provisioning and market insight tools address a wide array of needs in multiple real estate business centers. It’s known especially for its MLS and brokerage communication modules.

Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Friday, October 27, 2023

Another tricky one! I found the first two categories easy, and the last two devilishly hard. But I also don’t watch much sports. If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Friday, October 27, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the… Read more…

Woot Is Selling Reconditioned Soundbars for as Low as $80

Even on high-end models, most TV speakers suck. Bad speakers are the reason you might have trouble understanding the dialogue in shows and movies, and you don’t need a surround sound setup to do better—basically any soundbar will do wonders for your TV’s audio. Currently, Woot is giving you an opportunity to upgrade… Read more…

Return on Investment (ROI) in Real Estate

ROI in real estate measures the profitability of an investment property. It’s the ratio of net profit to the initial investment. In simple terms, a higher ROI indicates a more lucrative investment, while a lower one suggests lower returns.

What is a Foreclosure? The Complete Guide

“Foreclosure” can be an ominous word in real estate, and the process can feel a little murky, since it varies from state to state. Savvy real estate investors should understand foreclosures in case they face foreclosure themselves or are interested in the investment opportunity foreclosed properties offer. 

Understanding the Quitclaim Deed

Sometimes, properties may not have a clear title or line of ownership. If a property has any issues with its title, an owner may choose to provide a quitclaim deed. These deeds are also referred to as quick claim deeds because the transfer of property can happen much faster using this type of deed. This guide […]

iOS 17.2 Finally Introduces the Journal App

You may have just updated your iPhone to iOS 17.1, but Apple’s already hard at work the next big iOS update. The company is currently beta testing iOS 17.2, which might just offer the biggest changes since…well, iOS 17.0. Read more…

You Can Get This Tiny Wireless Camera for $61

The TOKK CAM C2+ is a discrete wifi Camera you can use at home, in your car, or on your body—and right now, it is marked down to $60.99 (regularly $89). Read more…

There’s No Reason People Need to Call You on X/Twitter

I have plenty of ideas for useful features for X (formerly known as Twitter), but audio and video calls aren’t on my list. Unfortunately, they seem to be on Elon Musk’s, as the app now allows users to call one another for some reason. Yay? Read more…

You Can Get the Apple Watch Series 8 for Its Lowest Price Ever

The newer Apple Watch Series 9 came out in September during Apple’s yearly new product unveiling, so it was inevitable the Apple Watch Series 8 was bound to drop in price: And now, you can get the 41mm Apple Watch Series 8 GPS + Cellular in two colors for $324.99 (normally $499.99) in small/medium at […]

Cash-Out Refinance: Everything You Need to Know

In real estate, refinancing is the process of replacing an existing mortgage with a brand-new one with more favorable terms. By refinancing, borrowers can decrease monthly mortgage payments, negotiate lower interest rates, renegotiate the term, remove other borrowers from the loan agreement, and/or access cash through home equity that has been built over time. This […]

Daily Search Forum Recap: October 26, 2023

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…