Social media favorite Zillow Gone Wild greenlit for new HGTV show
The popular social media page is getting its own nine-episode HGTV show, with eight half-hour episodes and an hour-long season finale.
VC-backed Roam seeks to connect buyers to assumable mortgages
In theory, any government-backed FHA, VA and USDA loan is assumable, and with mortgage rates at levels not seen in two decades, interest in this little-used option has been growing.
Today’s Connections Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, September 14
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Thursday, September 14, 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 14, NYT Connections #95! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to… Read more…
Why and When Real Estate Investors Should Use General Contractors to Their Advantage
Hiring contractors can be a real pain. Read here to learn how you can best vet contractors and hire the right person for the job.
Seriously—Why Hasn’t the Housing Market Crashed Yet?
The housing market looked like it was teetering last year, but this year, it’s maintained its stride. How is this playing out?
Fanatical Is Giving Away These Programming Books for Free
International Day of the Programmer falls on Sept. 13 this year, and Fanatical, the online video game store, wants to give you free programming and game development ebooks. Here’s what you get and how to get them. Read more…
The Federal Reserve is Suddenly Doubling Its Forecast For Growth—But Will They Keep Hiking Rates?
The Fed is doubling its economic growth forecast, but rate hikes might still be on the radar. What does all of this mean?
Apple Added Satellite Roadside Assistance to the iPhone
Last year, Apple unveiled Emergency SOS via satellite, an iPhone 14-exclusive feature that used satellite communications to connect you to emergency services. With the launch of the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro, Apple is expanding this Emergency SOS feature to include Roadside Assistance via satellite. Here’s how it works. Read more…
You Can Get Two of These 3-in-1 Apple Device Charging Cables for $35 Right Now
This 3-in-1 charging cable has two Lightning connectors and one magnetic Apple Watch charger, and a two-pack is on sale for $34.99 right now (reg. $69). This iOS compatible cable is about 4′ long and splits into the three connectors toward the end. It’s made from ABS plastic and aluminum alloy with over-current,… Read more…
Bond market investors convinced Fed won’t hike rates next week
Demand for purchase loans picks up slightly, and mortgage rates continue to remain below 2023 peaks, as investors take latest inflation data in stride.
FDA Finally Admits the Most Popular Oral Decongestant Doesn’t Work
When pseudoephedrine was banned from off-the-shelf sale in 2006 (it’s still available “over the counter,” but kept behind the counter), Sudafed and other companies had to come up with a way to keep something available for easy purchase. That’s why Sudafed PE—an entirely different, and allegedly ineffective, product—is… Read more…
How to Preorder the iPhone 15 for Launch Day
Now that Apple’s Wonderlust event is officially over, all four models of the iPhone 15 series will soon be able to preorder. If you’re interested in picking up an iPhone 15 or 15 Plus, or splurging for one of the 15 Pros, here’s how to make sure you order yours as quickly as possible. Read […]
Why Washing Lettuce Doesn’t Get Rid of E. Coli
Leafy greens have been the carriers for dozens of outbreaks of food poisoning in recent years. The CDC recently linked several to a particular strain of E. coli, but other outbreaks have involved Salmonella, norovirus, Listeria, and Cyclospora. If this unfun fact has you swearing you’ll wash your lettuce better, I… Read more…
You Can Try Apple Watch Series 9’s New Gestures Right Now
One of the best new features of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 is the ability to control key functions with a new “double-tap” gesture. It lets you answer calls, control music playback, reply to messages, etc., simply by tapping your thumb and index finger twice. Read more…
The Most Interesting iPhone 15 Features Most People Missed
Although Apple’s ‘Wonderlust’ event was jam-packed with information about the Apple Watch, iPhone 15 and 15 Pro, and the USB-C AirPods Pro, the company still left out a lot of useful information in the keynote. If you’re wondering what else is worth knowing about, here’s a quick list to help you catch up. Read more…
