How to transform your public speaking fear into a superpower
A fear of public speaking is common, yet it’s often perceived as a weakness. NYC agent Nikki Beauchamp teaches you how to turn that anxiety into fuel for your next presentation.
Very superstitious: Agents say Friday the 13th can jinx a deal
St. Joseph statues, canceled flights, horseshoes, oh my! When clients are already nervous about a transaction, Friday the 13th could be the ‘nail in the coffin,’ agents said.
How sweet it is: Honey Homes doubles clientele after $9M round
The company has doubled its household count to 1,000 within three months on the heels of a $9 million Series A funding round in June led by Khosla Ventures. In total, Honey Homes has raised $12.1 million.
Housing groups including NAR float wonky idea to cut mortgage rates
NAR united with lending groups on Thursday to urge the Federal Reserve to maintain its current mortgage holdings in order to narrow a wide “spread” between 10-year Treasurys and mortgage rates.
An agent got creative with a listing. He wasn’t ready for the backlash
Nicholas Greer decided to have some fun with one of his listings. He made a lot of people angry. “I’m just an artist at heart,” he told Inman earlier this week. “I can’t turn that off.”
‘Sudden’ reversal, mid-storm, Anywhere: Inman’s Top 5
With Inman Top 5, you’ll find the most essential stories, chosen by our readers. Here are the most-read stores of Oct. 6-13, 2023.
Listings tick up and prices tick down during an ice-cold fall market
The added punch of mortgage rates nearing 8 percent is making this year’s fall season particularly slow.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Salt but Were Too Afraid to Ask
I’m not being hyperbolic when I say salt is the most important seasoning of all time. It makes things taste salty, sure, but it also makes things taste like better versions the themselves, and more importantly, salt is a powerful preservative and natural anti-microbial. Long before refrigeration—all the way back to anc… Read more…
How to Use Peppercorns of All Colors
Throughout the culinary kingdom, there are many foods that pair famously well, with salt and pepper being perhaps the most iconic. These two grace nearly every dish, every recipe, every dining room table, and every restaurant table. But the two play very different roles. Salt is true seasoning. It heightens the… Read more…
How to Measure Any Ingredient
Believe it or not, adding a pinch of this, a handful of that, and a dash of “the good stuff” all counts as “measuring” your food; even if the unit of measurement is unique to you. There’s nothing wrong with spontaneously exploring flavors and ingredients when whipping up a meal. That’s part of the fun. […]
Why Every Kitchen Needs a Thermometer (and Which One You Should Buy)
In all my years writing about “food hacks,” there is one that I wish I could eradicate from the internet entirely. It’s the ol’ “Check How Done Your Steak Is by Touching Parts of Your Palm” trick, and it sucks, man. Thermometers are right there, and using one is the easiest, safest way to tell […]
The Kitchen Tools That Deserve a Spot in Your Utensil Holder
Building your official grown-up kitchen involves selecting big ticket items–cast iron skillets, stainless steel pans, and a set of knives you treat like family–but don’t forget about the little guys. Your utensil holder (that big cylinder from IKEA full of spatulas that sits next to your stove) has likely been overrun… Read more…
How to Choose and Care for a Cutting Board (so It Doesn’t Mess up Your Knife)
Having a quality knife you can depend on is only half of the cutting equation. A knife needs to be maintained with honing and sharpening, but knife care extends to the cutting board. Cutting boards provide you with a large, stable surface for slicing and dicing, and they can make clean up a whole lot […]
Skip the Knife Block and Buy These Knives Instead
Knife blocks seem like a great idea at first. You assume there are a variety of useful knives in there, and you get a whole row of steak knives for one low price. You may not eat steak that often, and never with seven other people, but who can say “no” to so many matching […]
How to Take Care of Your Knives Like an Adult
You’ve finally invested in a few high quality knives. You won’t regret it. Not only will a good knife make cutting easier, but the materials used will ensure your knives stay sharper for longer. (Unlike the set of knives in the molded plastic box that cut like spoons after six months.) But like any important […]
