August 2021 Google Webmaster Report
While last month was filled with algorithm updates this month wasn’t too much different. We had the July 2021 core update…
Pulse: What are the biggest issues with listing technology?
This week, we’re focusing on the shortcomings, problems and question marks related to listing tech. What’s lacking, and what are some of the main issues you’re seeing today?
Boost your traffic: 3 Google Analytics stats you need to track
A lot of real estate professionals have heard of Google Analytics — but few really use this powerful tool to grow their audiences. If you find it (understandably) hard to navigate, here are the top stats you need to focus on.
@properties scores its biggest franchise yet
Plat Collective in Indianapolis will be the Chicago-based brokerage’s fourth franchise. The firm has 114 agents and is on track to do $650 million in sales volume this year.
End the year strong: 5 smart ways to spend your marketing dollars
August is a terrific month to set yourself up for the rest of the year. Take advantage of it by using these tactics and effectively spending your marketing dollars. Here’s how.
Rookie Podcast 101: Campgrounds: The Investment You’ve (Probably) Never Thought About
As a successful real estate investor, you may be looking for bigger and better deals to take on, but sometimes those deals may come in a different shape and size. […]
Prefab homebuilder Plant Prefab rakes in $30M in financing
The company also announced it has opened a second factory in Ontario, California, and is working on a third factory, which will be its first automated facility, capable of building homes 20 to 50 percent faster than traditional methods.
How to Tell If a ‘Fitness Challenge’ Is a Complete Waste of Time
I’m a huge fan of challenging myself in the fitness realm. I did a triathlon once, even though I knew halfway through training that I never wanted to do one again. I’ve begged my coach to give me weightlifting workouts that are notoriously difficult. Heck, I started the Lifehacker Fitness Challenge, our monthly… Read more…
You Should Be Cleaning Your Indoor Plants
When your house is a disaster, the last thing you are thinking about is cleaning your plants. But houseplants get dirty and dusty just like anything else in your home, even if cleaning them requires some specialized knowhow. Many cleaning products (and even gentle soaps) can damage a plant’s leaves and roots, so it’s… Read […]
Why Older Running Shoes Probably Won’t Last, Even If They Haven’t Been Worn
You’ve probably heard that you should replace your running shoes when the cushioning wears down, which tends to be after 300 to 500 miles according to most manufacturers. But it turns out there’s another problem with old shoes, even if you haven’t been running in them. Read more…
Strong Fannie, Freddie results set the stage for debate over their future
Both companies benefited from rising home prices, and a resurgence in refinancings prompted by falling mortgage rates, which have come down from 2021 peaks seen in March.
New eviction moratorium likely coming for most renters
The moratorium comes shortly after the previous eviction ban expired, and could ultimately cover 90 percent of U.S. renters.
When to Pay for ‘Clear’ Over TSA PreCheck
With airports jammed with travelers, you might be thinking about signing up for the airport security fast-track program TSA PreCheck. But what about Clear, a privately-run line-skipping service? It’s more expensive and works a bit differently, but it will also get you through lines faster. In fact, signing up for both… Read more…
6 of the Most Bizarre Cat Behaviors (and Why They Do Them)
Your cat is a confusing creature. It’s possible—likely even—that most of the things your cat does, aside from maybe napping and eating, perplexes you. But your feline companion needn’t be a mystery. All those head butts? There’s a reason for them. The kneading of soft surfaces? It makes sense in context. The… Read more…
