Make Better Poached Eggs by Freezing Them First
The internet says you can and can’t freeze whole raw eggs, so naturally I went and tossed a couple eggs in the freezer. Senior food editor Claire Lower was able to make baby fried eggs with frozen eggs; surely there are other secrets the frozen ovum hides. (Besides the miracle of life.) It turns out […]
The Best Headphones on Sale in September 2023
Having a great pair of headphones or earbuds that fit exactly your need— whether you’re at the gym, working from home, or showering—shouldn’t mean shelling out way too much money. Headphones can certainly get up there in price, but fortunately deals are always popping up. Read more…
How to keep social media from becoming all-consuming
Feel like you have to be everywhere all the time? Studies show too much social media is bad for you. Here’s how indie broker Pam Blair keeps a healthy relationship with her feed.
Mi casa es su casa
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we sat down with Nora Aguirre, affiliated agent of CENTURY 21 Americana, to hear about her empathetic approach to success in Las Vegas real estate.
Housing inventory is low, but there’s a catch
The 2023 real estate market has been a bit of a conundrum for agents and brokerages. Mortgage rates are high, listing prices are elevated, and housing inventory is limited. Construction of new homes is largely stalled or at least not meeting the high demand, and many homeowners who locked in record-low interest rates during the […]
How luxury agents can tap into the rise of multigenerational living
Across the real estate sector, multigenerational living has emerged as a beneficial solution for many families. As the older generation ages, they’re cared for by loved ones. Younger generations are supported by their parents in sharing the costs and responsibilities of homeownership, and grandparents are available to help raise grandchildren.
Why does collaboration matter to real estate right now?
When we talk about real estate, we talk about people; when we talk about the people in real estate, we talk about collaboration.
Why Your Flower Stems Have Gone Crooked (and How to Straighten Them Out Next Year)
One of my favorite TikTok gardeners, GardeningGrant, complained earlier this summer about cockeyed liatris, a normally straight-as-an-arrow perennial. I had heard this complaint in a few other places about other flowers like Sunflowers and cosmos. While I don’t get annoyed at what I call “crazy-stem,” where flower… Read more…
How to Conquer Financial Trauma & Develop a HEALTHY Relationship with Money
Financial trauma is an extremely common roadblock on the journey to financial freedom. In fact, most people deal with this issue on some level, even if they aren’t aware of […]
How the Hotel vs. Airbnb Battle Completely Flipped
The hotel vs. Airbnb battle may have just completely flipped. Post-pandemic, it seemed as if short-term rentals were the only places worth staying when traveling. Having a house with multiple […]
Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Monday, September 25
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Monday, September 25, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 25, NYT Connections #106! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to… Read more…
Daily Search Forum Recap: September 24, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
It’s Not a Great Time to Buy a Starter Home
When it comes to the housing market in the United States, there’s a widening gap between conventional wisdom and real estate reality. Take so-called “starter homes,” for example. Read more…
Use This One-Minute Test to Find Out If Your Refrigerator Is Leaking Cold Air
Have you ever been absolutely positive that you’ve closed the refrigerator, only to glance back at it and find the door slightly ajar? Do you have to pay attention when you shut the freezer door to make sure that it’s actually closed? Does your food stay as cold as it should, or do you notice […]
Cash-Out Refinance vs. HELOC: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve built equity in your properties, you may be eligible to cash it out.
