Andy Florance: Zillow isn’t ready for post-commission portal revolution
In the opening remarks of CoStar Group’s Q3 earnings call Tuesday, CEO Andy Florance revealed to investment analysts the company’s grand plan to make Homes.com the portal of the future.
Want to recruit top talent? Master the art of virtual interviewing
According to brokerage growth expert Jim Turner, improving your virtual interview skills and setup increases your reach and your ability to connect with the best (and busiest) agents in your market.
Young homebuyers could lead the recovery. So what do they want?
First-time buyers are less likely than homeowners to be holding out for lower mortgage rates. But they hold a host of other priorities and concerns, according to an Intel analysis of buyer behavior.
These Are the Best Portable Projectors for 2023
Consumer projectors have come a long way: They used to be much larger in size and cost thousands of dollars, but now, you can buy a projector that can go anywhere with you, without breaking the bank. There are a lot of options on the market, but these are my picks for the best portable […]
What’s New on Prime Video and Freevee in November 2023
This month on Prime Video brings the second season of the animated adult superhero series Invincible. Based on Robert Kirkman’s graphic novel, the first half of the season will stream on November 3, while the second is expected sometime in 2024. Read more…
You Can Avoid the Apple TV+ Price Hike (for Now)
Bad news: Apple’s raising subscription prices. Apple Arcade is jumping from $4.99 to $6.99, News+ from $9.99 to $12.99, and Apple TV+ from $6.99 to $9.99. (Remember when the latter was $4.99?) Read more…
Why You Should Turn Websites Into Apps on Your Mac
Now that so much of our work happens on websites, it’s hard to find native apps designed for Macs. If you spend a lot of time on an obscure website, or a custom-made work portal, you might want to create a dedicated app for it—something that works as well as (or better) than Safari, shows […]
How to Connect AirPods to a Windows Laptop
AirPods are often lumped into the larger Apple ecosystem, and for good reason: They’re easy to set up and connect to an Apple device, whether it’s an iPhone, iPad or Mac. However, you aren’t limited to using AirPods with Apple products. While only devices from Apple will support this near-instant setup, you can… Read more…
Add Bluetooth to Almost Any Device for $46
The EVE II Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver allows you to add Bluetooth capabilities to a device that doesn’t already have it—and it normally costs $59, but has been temporarily marked down to $45.99. Read more…
A New Way to Speculate? How Home Equity Sharing Agreements Are Going Mainstream
These lesser-known equity agreements are starting to pick up steam in an overpriced and slow market. But there could be some danger involved. Here’s what you need to know.
The Best (and Cheapest) Ways to Add a Little ‘Cottagecore’ Style to Your Home
Simple, charming, and romantic cottagecore style is a design aesthetic that embraces country living on a sustainable scale. Advocates of the style purport that it’s not just a style, but a way of life. Embracing handcrafted decor and giving a nod to traditional looks, cottagecore interior design lends itself easily to… Read more…
How to Buy the Right Ethernet Cable
Choosing an ethernet cable for your home network seems straightforward, but there’s more to it than you might think, especially if you don’t know what all the different names and numbers mean. If you just go with the highest numbers, you could end up spending too much money on something you don’t really need.… Read […]
Tom Ferry podcast video delivers fresh drama at Sitzer | Burnett trial
On Tuesday, plaintiffs’ attorney Michael Ketchmark played a video of a Tom Ferry interview with Allan Dalton of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices that drew objections and threatened to derail proceedings.
Real caps its RISE event by announcing more agent benefits
At Real Brokerage’s 2023 RISE event in San Diego, the fast-growing brokerage announced a number of financial benefits for agents.
Redfin eliminates salaries, pivots to commission model in LA and SF
Redfin will still classify agents as employees but, beginning next year, will transition those in some California markets to an all-commission-based pay program.
