What to Do When Your Toddler Acts Aggressively

Anger is a big feeling, especially when a kid experiences it. Whether arguing over a toy with a sibling or not getting something they wanted, a furious child can spin out of control anywhere: at the park, on a Target run, or during playtime at school. And hearing that your son or daughter hit, pushed, […]

Bitcoin holds steady as DXY advance hurts stocks

Bitcoin rose to $26,820 on Wednesday, trading in the opposite direction to stocks as the Dollar Index hit a 10-month high. An easing for the DXY could see Bitcoin price strengthen above the $26k base. Bitcoin (BTC) defied a surge for the Dollar Index (DXY) on Wednesday, spiking to above $26,820 in early US trading […]

These Mini Dual Tube Night-Vision Binoculars Are $100 Right Now

The Mini Dual Tube Night Vision Binoculars are on sale for $99.99 right now (reg. $159). It weighs less than a pound, has 10X optical magnification, allows you to save videos and photos, and its night vision feature lets you see up to 984 feet in complete darkness. Its 850nm infrared illuminator lets you see animals… Read […]

The Best DIY Halloween Spiderweb Decorations (That Aren’t Dangerous for Wildlife)

Those synthetic, packaged spider webs that are so often pulled across bushes and trees as decor for Halloween are certainly spooky—but they’re also a hazard for birds and other wildlife. The stretchy material, often made from polyester, can trap bees, hummingbirds, and even bats by causing them to get tangled in the… Read more…

Here’s how new builds are winning the current market

New-construction homebuilders are using incentives to garner an outsized share of the current housing market and capitalize on buyer demand. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner checks the numbers to see how their strategy is working now and what it means for 2024.

Tell us how you’re marketing your business this fall: Pulse

The current market makes it tough to know how to create and communicate effective messaging. What’s your plan for fall?

Volunteer leaders, Parcell included, focus of leaked 2022 NAR memo

Coupled with findings of an internal investigation made public this month, the memo addressed to Donna Gland reveals NAR was aware of a “hostile, toxic work environment” as early as March 2022.

Latest Ocrolus offering is designed specifically for mortgage lenders

The leader in artificial intelligence-driven financial document automation has combined three of its solutions into a mortgage dashboard for classifying, capturing and analyzing borrower documents.

Damn the torpedoes! Maxwell full speed ahead on acquisitions

The Denver-based mortgage tech provider is open to more deals after acquiring LenderSelect and Revvin and becoming a one-stop shop for more local lenders during a cyclical market downturn.

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance touts ‘Stop Hate in Real Estate’ initiative

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance is partnering with the California Association of Realtors, AREAA and NAHREP to combat real estate discrimination against homebuyers from diverse communities.

6 charts that illuminate the latest existing-home sales data

In a series of key charts, Aziz Sunderji of Home Economics and Mike DelPrete, a strategic adviser and global expert in real estate technology, put August existing-home sales in historical context.

Who makes more: solo or team agents? We’ve got the answer

When shopping around for a brokerage, new agents may not know what to look for. Team leader Carl Medford breaks down the difference between going it alone and becoming part of a team.

How tech-savvy brokers deal with second job: proptech ‘ambassador’

Real estate brokers who invest in tech stacks frequently find themselves selling their own agents on the technology’s merits. Intel spoke to executives about the adoption tactics that work best.

Record share of homebuyers flee into the path of climate change

Research shows that people are concerned about the changing climate’s impact on their hometowns, but they’re more concerned about a lack of housing affordability, according to a new report from Redfin.

Spotify Jam Lets Anyone Add a Song to Your Party Playlist

The next time you’re DJing a party, don’t hand your phone to someone to let them add a song to the playlist. Spotify’s new Jam feature allows you to add an entire group of people to a playlist so they can all add songs themselves, which could lead to spectacular or disastrous results. Read more…