These Are the Hidden Costs of Buying a House
The housing market looks like hell for the foreseeable future. Your home is probably the most expensive thing you’ll ever own, and that expense goes beyond the closing price. For most of us, it’ll be the largest purchase we’ll ever make, and the biggest debt we’ll ever take on—and that’s before all the hidden,… Read […]
TikTok’s ‘Cozy Cardio’ Trend Might Help You Enjoy Exercise Again
If you find the notion of “no pain, no gain” overwhelming when it comes to working out, TikTok’s new trend of “cozy cardio” might be the trick that makes exercise more enjoyable for you. Read more…
The Differences Between Joints, Blunts, and Spliffs
Even though cannabis has a multi-millennia history as a plant used for religion, wellness, and recreation, humans eventually had to mask its existence as prohibition swept the globe—not just the United States. Slang, nicknames, and wordplay have been a part of extralegal activity as long as we’ve had laws. Read more…
What People are Getting Wrong this Week: COVID Vaccine Conspiracies
You could fill a book with dumb things people believe about COVID-19. Unethical actors taking advantage of public fears about a deadly disease is as predictable as it is depressing, and, as infections rates climb from new variants, misinformation and lies are spreading almost as quickly as the virus itself. Read more…
Google: Scrolljacking May Cause Rendering Issues But No Direct Ranking Impact
Google’s John Mueller said that while Google Search does not have anything specifically against scrolljacking where Google would issue a penalty or manual action for such practices, it may have an indirect issue for ranking in Google Search.
Google Ads Requires Election Ads To Disclose Synthetic/AI Content
Google has updated its Political content policy to require election advertisers to disclose use of synthetic content within ads. That means ads that contain AI-generated image, video, and audio content.
Google Search Console Uses Bloom Filters For Faster Reporting
Gary Illyes from Google was asked why is the filtered data higher than the overall data within Google Search Console? In which Gary explained how the filter works – specifically – it uses a “Bloom filter.”
Google Clarifies Cryptocurrency Ads Policy For Blockchain Games With NFTs
Google has clarified its cryptocurrency policy to clarify the scope and requirements for the advertisement of blockchain-based games involving NFTs. Google said advertisers offering NFT games that do not promote gambling-related content may advertise those products and services starting September 15, 2023.
Google News Tests Author Names In Article Snippets
Google News, the portal, seems to be testing displaying the author name below the publication name in the article card snippet interface. Google recently tested this for Google Discover stories and Top Stories in Google Search.
Revive’s AI-upgrade improves post-remodel valuations
Revive Vision AI analyzes property photos to assess a property’s current value and renovation potential, utilizing Revive’s renovation recommendation engine to provide estimates backed by local contractors that maximize listing values.
From 5 offices to 18: Here’s what this COO learned along the way
Real estate companies that grow now will come out the other side of this shift with massive market share and a strong, loyal agent base.
Harness the power of video to improve agent retention
With its power to engage and inform, video can play a pivotal role in ensuring that your best agents see the value in staying. Growth expert Jim Turner shares how to put it to work for your brokerage or team.
Teams Spotlight: Carpenter Kessel
Find out how this team on Florida’s Space Coast has put a business-builder mindset to work while staying focused on what they do best.
‘Affordability’ is a dirty word in real estate. It’s time for that to change
Lack of affordable housing, rising home prices and soaring interest rates are making the dream of homeownership dangerously unachievable, writes broker, coach and consultant Zak Shellhammer.
