Bing Chat AI v96 Live: Less Hallucinations & More Responses

Microsoft fully launched the quality updates in version 96 of Bing AI Chat on February 28th. It is a tad late, but it is live and reduces cases where Bing refuses to reply and instances of hallucination in answers.

3 Real Winning Deals in 2023 (and Where You Can Find Them!)

The housing market is heating up as homebuyer season comes back in full swing. For the past few months, most real estate investors have assumed that high interest rates and […]

New York’s luxury office towers attract employees back to work

The latest report from the Real Estate Board of New York finds Class A office buildings have higher occupancy rates.

Fannie and Freddie keep building capital reserves as profits shrink

By one measure, the mortgage giants have built up two-thirds of the reserves needed for them to be released from government conservatorship.

BHGRE brings on Rainbow Island Properties in Kauai, Hawaii

The new firm, co-owned and operated by Tim Ross and Joyce Wright Funk, is based in the Hanalei district. Wright Funk’s appointment marks the first time a BHGRE affiliate has had a Black female owner.

EXCLUSIVE: Kendall Bonner and team leave RE/MAX for eXp Realty

The news follows Bonner’s decision just days earlier to merge the roughly 40-person RE/MAX Capital Realty, of which she was formerly broker-owner, with RE/MAX Alliance Group.

MV Realty halts ‘homeowner benefit agreements’ amid 4 investigations

Following lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Florida and Ohio, the brokerage is redrafting 40-year contracts that offer homeowners cash in exchange for exclusive rights to list their home.

Black homeowners highest home-value appreciation over pandemic

Between February 2020 and January 2023, Black homeowners saw their homes’ values increase by 42.5 percent compared to 38.5 percent for U.S. home values overall.

FTC prepares to challenge ICE’s $13B Black Knight deal: Report

The Federal Trade Commission is not convinced that Black Knight’s plans to spin off its Empower loan origination system allays antitrust concerns, “Politico” reports.

Polly’s integration with Total Expert enables custom-rate flyers

New API integration allows lenders to generate tailored marketing materials that include rate, monthly payment and APR based on unique borrower details.

Why You Need to Stop Clicking Sponsored Google Links

We all google, so we’re all used to Google’s quirks, sponsored links being one of the most visible. These links appear at the top of any given Google search, depending on who pays the most to be there. Even though these links can be largely irrelevant to what you’re actually searching for, sometimes they’re right […]

2023 Regional Rental Report: California—Can You Cash Flow?

There are few real estate markets with as many attractive cities as California. From the allure of luxury and lifestyle in Los Angeles to the technology heart of San Francisco, […]

Keep Cannoli Cream in Your Fridge at All Times

Whether it’s a wedge of snacking cheese or a scoop of “I live alone” ganache, having a small treat available at a moment’s notice is good for everyone. The best treats taste great on their own but also play well with others for an excellent nosh. Since you can never have too many fridge-ready snacks […]

The Best Apps to Help You Clean Your Home

It’s been years since Apple launched that gimmicky “there’s an app for that” campaign, but it is admittedly accurate as catchy ad slogans go. Apps truly have become ubiquitous: You have apps to help you work out efficiently and apps to save money at your favorite coffee shop, and with spring cleaning around the… Read […]

The 7 Deadly Sins of Learning a New Hobby

It’s nearly spring, a perfect time to reboot your life, get out of your rut, and try something new. But if you’re goin to learn to tap dance, start studying architecture, learn to cook, or dive into basically anything else that’s brand new to you, you’ll be much more likely to succeed if you don’t […]