How to Recognize Signs of ADHD in Girls
Attention hyperactivity disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, is a disorder for which a lack of treatment can have a number of lifelong impacts. Usually, when people think of ADHD, they think of a little boy who can’t sit still. However, ADHD symptoms often look very different in girls, which means many will go years—… […]
Real estate startup raises $165M with help from Will Smith, Jay-Z
The funding round for Landis was led by Sequoia Capital with participants from Arrive, a branch of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Will Smith’s Dreamers VC, and Signia Venture Partners.
Virtual brokerage Real plans to add thousands of agents, CEO says
Tamir Poleg also believes the currently wild housing market may calm down in the near future, but he doesn’t think there’s a bubble forming.
How to Keep Your Venmo Account Private and Secure [Updated]
Venmo is convenient, but the app comes with privacy risks if it’s not properly set up. Thankfully, Venmo is rolling out a new design for its mobile app that should make using the app less of a privacy concern. Read more…
For a Healthier Garden, Grow Native Plants
When choosing a houseplant, climate doesn’t factor in—a tropical variety will do just as well in the chilly climes of the northeast as a desert shrub in the rainy Pacific Northwest. For your outdoor garden, on the other hand, you might want to be a bit more choosy about what you’re putting into the ground, […]
How to Turn Off Windows 10 Game Bar Pop-Ups and Notifications
If you’ve been playing Xbox games on Windows 10, whether through Game Pass or otherwise, there’s a good chance you’re receiving notifications every time you unlock an achievement in a game. But once you start getting them, they’ll just keep coming—these notifications have even shown up on my Windows 10 PC when I’ve… Read more…
Agents should probably learn to play nice with institutional investors
Institutional investors are a growing presence in the housing market. The savvy agent should learn their ways — even if it feels unnatural.
Why Not Rotisserie Your Own Chicken?
During the height of the pandemic last year, a lot of us looked to our own kitchens to replicate the fabulous dining-out experiences we took for granted before our favorite local spots shut down. Sourdough fanaticism gave rise to flour and yeast scarcities, while meat production slowed to a crawl (and we still suffer… Read […]
Now Is the Time to Buy Out Your Leased Car
Normally, buying out the lease on your vehicle isn’t a great bargain. But then again, these aren’t normal times. With used car prices up more than 34% from the same time last year, you might be able to buy out your car lease for less than it’s selling on the market right now. In doing […]
Landlords are ditching their rental properties and cashing out
Rising home prices are causing landlords to choose between equity or cash flow. For those deciding to list, earnings are substantial, investment property owners told Inman.
Home price growth sets new record
Home prices across the country rose another 16.6 percent in May, continuing a 12-month streak of home price appreciation.
How telling a couple to get counseling led to 4 more deals
We often talk about how building relationships is a must-have skill for new agents, but being able to navigate relationships (sometimes other people’s relationships) and any conflicts that arise is even more crucial.
22 common ways agents violate the Realtor Code of Ethics
Broker and ethics hearing officer Barbara Betts details the ways agents misrepresent themselves and the transaction, sometimes inadvertently.
Pulse: Readers share advice for newbies in a shifting market
From pushing forward with your marketing and really knowing your market to offering top-notch customer service at all times, here’s the advice you’d give agents entering a shifting market.
Open houses are out: Here’s how to get your name out there
Traditional marketing and growth strategies were upended thanks to the pandemic. But we learned a lot in the transition. Here are a few ways agents can use their special sauce to engage buyers, promote their brand and get that listing sold — without ever doing another open house.
