Don’t Waste Leftover Vanilla Beans on Sugar
I don’t know if it’s the rain, the wind, or the fact that Bake-Off is back, but I’ve recently been struggling with the urge to bake. This has led to me actually making exactly one batch of potato chip cookies, yes, but it’s mostly translated into me reading about baking. Most of that writing has […]
How Many COVID Vaccine Shots Do You Need If You’re Immunocompromised?
The CDC has cleared up one of the ambiguities in its recent COVID-19 booster shot recommendations: If you got a third shot of one of the mRNA vaccines because you have a weakened immune system, that third shot is not considered your booster. You can still get a booster, if you fall into one of […]
How to (Finally) Use SharePlay to Watch Videos Together on FaceTime
Apple’s SharePlay was one of the features that didn’t make it to the final iOS 15 release. But now, with iOS 15.1, it’s out for all iPhone and iPad users (macOS Monterey will receive the update later in the Fall). Read more…
How to Talk to Kids About Religion When You Don’t Know What to Say
“What is God? What happens when we die? Why don’t we go to church like grandma and grandpa?” Whether you’re religious or not, tackling the surprise questions about faith from your kids can catch you off guard. Fortunately, author and parenting expert Wendy Thomas Russell has already been through the experience herself… Read more…
How to Wipe Your Mac Without Reinstalling the OS
Resetting a Mac has always been a headache: The only way to do it securely was to format the entire Mac and reinstall the OS. You had to do it every time you sold your Mac or when you encountered a grave issue with the software. Read more…
EVALI, CHS, and Other Weird Weed Side Effects You Should Be Aware of
The only cannabis news that seems to make it into the mainstream tends to border on the sensational—Maureen Dowd “overdosing” on edibles; police departments issuing warnings about the “threat” of cannabis-infused Halloween treats. Enthusiasts are quick to dismiss this news as mere sensationalism; remnants, perhaps, of… Read more…
Branding, hiring, tech and culture: Navigating an expansion as a broker
Leaders who want to grow into new regions need to figure out how to export their culture — and where the most fruitful markets might be — brokers said at Inman Connect Las Vegas.
14 ways to supercharge your social media strategy for 2022
Social media experts Katie Lance, Chelsea Peitz and Marki Lemons-Ryhal shared the secrets to mastering Facebook, Instagram and video content creation during Inman Connect Las Vegas.
China considers something new — mandating a national property tax
The nation remains one of the few world powers without widespread taxes on real estate values. But that could soon change.
Maxwell will use $52.5M Series C raise to help small, midsize lenders
Local knowledge and relationships could give smaller lenders a leg up in purchase-mortgage driven market — if they have the right technology.
Opendoor to make iBuyer offers on listings in real-time at realtor.com
Users of realtor.com will now be able to see a preliminary offer from Opendoor in real-time via the search portal’s My Home dashboard, it was announced Wednesday.
To master recruiting, Kris Lindahl says educate — and collect data
Team-owned brokerage CEO Kris Lindahl spoke about his brokerage’s scholarship program at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday.
New Redfin tool allows shoppers to phone a friend with FaceTime
The feature lets buyers hop on a FaceTime call with their agents and others, browse listings and share their favorites with the group.
MoxiWorks acquires back office tech firm reeazily
The deal will give MoxiWorks users new tools for managing back office tasks such as billing and accounting.
What Non-Horror Movies Traumatized You As a Child?
If you frequent movie theaters (or used to, sigh), you’ve no doubt encountered them: The irresponsible parents who decided to take their far-too-young kids to a decidedly grownup movie instead of paying for a babysitter. My favorite example of this is the time I sat next to a pair of 5-year-olds during their opening… Read […]
