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Google Displaying Header Tags Instead Of Titles For Search Snippets?

I am seeing numerous complaints this morning that Google is showing header tags, H1s and H2s, instead of the meta title tags, for its search result snippets. I am seeing some public complaints on Twitter, but also in some of the private forums and emails.

10 must-do sale preparation tasks — regardless of market

Buyers are stretching their budgets more than ever, and they want the best their money can buy. If sellers want to capitalize on their homesale, they’ll have to put in the work. Here are 10 seller must-do’s and why they matter to buyers.

UPDATE: 100 more presale tickets released for Inman Connect New York

Exclusive presale tickets for Inman Connect New York 2022 sold out quickly! Great news: We released 100 additional tickets for Inman Select members so that you have one last chance to attend ICNY for the best price. Join us for our 25th anniversary celebration at a new venue in the new year for a celebration […]

The ‘looming eviction crisis’ is overblown. Here’s why

Although there’s a lot of chatter about an “eviction tsunami” or “eviction apocalypse” whenever the federal moratorium ends, the data does not support that fear. Here’s a deeper dive.

Agent/broker perspective: Will serving on a condo board or HOA help my business?

Each month Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This time: An agent is wondering if joining a condo or homeowners association board will help her in her real estate career. What advice should her broker give her?

Pulse: Readers share how to make listings stand out in 2021

From virtual staging to 3D tours, agents today have a lot of tools and services at their disposal to really make a listing shine. Here’s what our readers are using today.

OneMob’s video landing pages offer a terrific marketing advantage

OneMob’s split-screen tool allows users to see themselves next to their presentation or webinar, and this could make a great tool for listing presentations, CMAs or group video home tours.

The Lumber Market Is Cooling. But Will It Last?

News reports say that lumber prices are coming down—but will that affect today’s red-hot housing market?

Here’s Why I’m So Freaking Bullish on Real Estate

Real estate has some special and important characteristics that make it more attractive than any investing alternative right now. Here’s what you should know.

BiggerPockets Podcast 494: The Five F-Words Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Master

There’s a new three-peat on the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, and no, it’s not Michael Jordan. Danny Johnson, the founder of Forefront CRM, is back with us on today’s episode […]

Investors: Don’t Be Caught Unprepared! Here’s Why Disaster Insurance Is Essential

Fires and floods and earthquakes and landslides show how unpredictable Mother Nature can be. Recent natural disasters have caused real estate investors to stop and think about what protections they have in place for their properties. Here’s what you should know.

Is Section 8 About to See its Biggest Expansion Ever?

The Biden administration is attempting to expand the Section 8 program. What does this mean for investors?

BiggerPockets Money Podcast 222: Finance Friday: Are You Too Over-Diversified In Your Investments?

Investments galore! This week, we talk to Jeana and Scott, a couple with a hefty amount of investments under their belt. We know what you’re thinking, “what type of stocks […]

Rookie Podcast 104: Rookie Reply: Do I Need a Lawyer to Evict Tenants?

This week’s question comes from Dan on the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group. Dan is asking: For those of you that have gone through the eviction process, did you go […]