The FHA Took Care of Its Piggy Bank—Investors Have a Big Reason to Care About That
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- Posted on January 23, 2026
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Source First (Teacher Rule!): Everything you’re about to learn comes from one textbook: Annual Report to Congress Regarding the Financial Status of the Federal Housing Administration Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund […]
10 Shows Like ‘Landman’ You Should Should Watch Next
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- Posted on January 23, 2026
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Taylor Sheridan and Billy Bob Thornton are such a natural pairing that it’s not at all surprising that Landman has been yet another hit for the creator behind Yellowstone and it’s many spin-offs. Thornton plays Billy Norris, a crackerjack consultant, fixer, and general hired gun […]
Rule Changes From AB 835 in California Could Shift the Multifamily Market in Big Ways
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- Posted on January 23, 2026
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A stairway to heaven? Maybe. Higher cash flow for California landlords might be as simple as changing the number of enclosed staircases required in small multifamily buildings. That’s the debate […]
Tesla Has Dropped This Basic Autopilot Feature, Forcing US Drivers Into Subscriptions
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- Posted on January 23, 2026
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If you’re in the market for a new Tesla, your fancy new electric car is going to be a little less smart—unless you pony up for a subscription. According to reporting from Elektrek and buying experiences from drivers, the company is ditching the basic Autopilot mode that used to come standard in new vehicles, and […]
What to Do to Prepare Your House for This Weekend’s Historic Winter Storm
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- Posted on January 23, 2026
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Ideally, a winter storm is merely uncomfortable and annoying, but they can sometimes be dangerous for you and your home. This weekend, a potentially historic winter storm is bearing down on some 200 million Americans, who may face dangerously icy conditions and significant snowfall. It’s important to know your area’s risk and understand the meaning […]
This 2-in-1 ASUS Chromebook Is Nearly $100 Off Right Now
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- Posted on January 23, 2026
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Two-in-one laptops are an adaptable tech essential for anyone who’s waffling between a laptop and a tablet—they’ve changed how people tackle workflows and consume entertainment, and are a more portable option for commuters or […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: January 23, 2026
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- Posted on January 23, 2026
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Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
This Rugged Sony Portable Speaker Is $100 Right Now
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- Posted on January 23, 2026
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Sony ULT Field 3 is part of Sony’s newer ULT lineup from 2025, alongside the larger ULT Field 5 and the ULT Tower 9. This is the smallest and most portable of the […]
Sellers Are Accepting Even Less | Jan. 2026 Housing Market Update
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- Posted on January 23, 2026
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Buyers just got even more in control, and it’s excellent news for investors. Homes are now sitting on the market for the longest time in a decade, with sellers accepting […]
Google Search Gains Personal Intelligence In AI Mode
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- Posted on January 23, 2026
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As expected, but sooner than I thought, Google has brought Personal Intelligence to Google Search within AI Mode. This first launched last week in the Gemini app and is now rolling out to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in English in the U.S.
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Search Double Heated, Personal Intelligence in AI Mode, ChatGPT Ads & Apple Siri Updates Coming
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- Posted on January 23, 2026
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This week, we covered the doubly heated Google Search ranking volatility, but nothing was confirmed by Google. OpenAI will soon test ads in ChatGPT responses and they will charge on an impression basis…
How to Build an Out-of-State Investing Team in Any Market (Rookie Reply)
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- Posted on January 23, 2026
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Buying a rental property in another city, county, or state? Then, you’re going to need boots on the ground in that market to help find, fix, and manage your investment […]
Secure Your Google Ads Account Against The Rise In Hijackings
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- Posted on January 23, 2026
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For the past year or so, I’ve seen a growing number of complaints about Google Ads accounts being hijacked. It seems to be getting worse, even after we covered the Google Ads account hijacks last November. So how do you reduce the chances of your Google Ads account being hijacked?
Gemini Local Results Insights Into How Google Interprets Your Business
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- Posted on January 23, 2026
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Google’s Gemini may be rolling out new local results, it may be new, I am not sure. But the details it shows may give you insight into how Google understands and interprets your business. Gemini gives new headlines and sections about your business based on what it thinks it knows about it.
Google Ads PMax Asset Group Editing Bug
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- Posted on January 23, 2026
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Google Ads currently has a bug where if you try to edit your asset groups within your Performance Max campaigns in the web user interface, it simply won’t work. Google is reportedly aware of the issue and is telling advertisers to use Google Ads Editor or the API as a workaround for now.







