Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, October 21, 2023

Today is another tricky one, with all those dishes! If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Saturday, October 21, 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… Read more…

The Fed is Finally Signaling the End of Rate Increases

On Thursday, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell signaled a prolonged pause in interest rate increases. What does this mean for the market?

The Best Way to Insulate Your Soil Now so You Can Plant Earlier in the Spring

Come late winter in my garden, I’m like an Olympic swimmer hanging over the starting block: I have ordered the seeds, plotted the beds, started the starts, and I’m waiting eagerly to plant all the things. Unfortunately, the gardener’s starting—the weather—is often uncooperative, and I spend a month or two in limbo,… Read more…

8 Ways to Have Fun With a Soft Penis

If you’re to believe what you see in porn, the typical script for sex looks something like this: A man’s partner stimulates him until he has an erection, he penetrates his partner, he comes and loses his erection, then sex is over. Basically, the encounter is bookended by the appearance and disappearance of his… Read […]

Everything to know now about Sitzer | Burnett: Inman’s Top 5

With Inman Top 5, you’ll find the week’s most essential stories, as chosen by our readers. Here are the most-read articles for Oct. 13-20, 2023.

True crime meets luxury real estate in gripping ‘Crime Estate’ podcast

Dallas real estate agents Heather Guild and Elena Richey bonded with their non-agent friend, Melanie Stout, over a shared interest in true crime and real estate, which is how the “Crime Estate” podcast was born.

This season’s trendiest wedding registry gift? A brand new home

The share of couples including “home funds” as part of their wedding registry has increased by 55 percent since 2018, according to a joint analysis released Thursday by Zillow and The Knot.

Why agent training’s on trial in Sitzer | Burnett: The Download

This week: As Sitzer | Burnett begins, the way agents communicate on commission may be the first thing to change.

11 innovative QR code strategies for real estate marketing

Jimmy Burgess shares 11 ways you can leverage QR codes to capture more leads, drive traffic and create an easy way for prospects to engage with your content.

Daily Search Forum Recap: October 20, 2023

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web…

Your Kids Are Absolutely Dumb Enough to Eat Magnets

You’ve probably heard that strong, small magnets are dangerous for children. You would not give a toddler a neodymium magnet for any reason; you know that two of them, if swallowed, can connect inside their body, potentially causing severe injury. And yet, according to a recent survey presented to the American Academy… Read more…

Is Magnesium Siding the New Way to Protect Yourself When Insurance Doesn’t?

As insurance carriers raise their prices—and pull coverage from entire regions—this might be your next best bet to protect your properties from natural disasters.

Meredith’s Training Diaries: Surviving the Dreaded Taper

Welcome to Training Diaries, a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. This series will cover all the ups, downs, and hill repeats on my journey to the biggest marathon in the world. Leading up to race day on Sunday, Nov. 5, I’ll go over proper fueling, injuries and […]

How to Tell a Fake Rolex From a Real One in 2023

The days when an ordinary person could identify a fake Rolex easily are gone—there are no simple giveaways like a ticking second hand instead of a smoothly sweeping one. “Modern fake watches are frankly terrifying,” said Matt Chapman, a Los Angeles-based vintage watch restorer and self-described horological nerd.… Read more…

These Are the Cheapest Houses You Can Build

If you want to live in a newly constructed house, you have two choices: You can buy a finished home from a builder, or you can have one built from scratch. Either choice can be incredibly expensive: The cost of building a new house in the U.S. ranges quite a bit, with $332,397 being the […]