Everything I’m Seeding in February
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Good news: Spring is around the corner. By the time the ground is warm enough to receive your flower, vegetable, and herb starts, it’s a race to see how much production you can get from these plants before the season is over. The bigger the plant you start with, the better. That’s why I give […]
The Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera Is at Its Lowest Price Right Now
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- Posted on February 7, 2025
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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 Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera is currently $129.99, down from $249.99, its lowest price ever, according to price trackers. Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Security Camera $129.99 at Amazon $249.99 Save $120.00 Get Deal […]
Your Game Day Snacks Need to Include Air-Fried Cheese in a Blanket
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. The best snack holiday of the year is finally upon us, and while I hope everyone has their cocktail weenie plans figured out, I’d like to remind you that many other fillings rival the wee hot dog. One of my favorite things to wrap in […]
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Pluto Is Still a Planet (Sort Of)
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We are less than two weeks away from the 95th anniversary of the discovery of Pluto, the ice-caked, rocky sphere orbiting around 3.7 billion miles from the sun. To mark the occasion, The Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, where Pluto was discovered, is hosting its sixth annual “I Heart Pluto” festival. But should they? Is […]
Apple ‘Invites’ Proves Why the Company Needs to Launch More Apps on Android
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There’s a brand new Apple app in town: Apple Invites gives you everything you need to organize a get-together, from picking a guest list beforehand, to sharing photos and videos of the event afterwards. While you need to be a paying iCloud subscriber to create events, anyone can respond to and interact with them—but predictably, […]
Six Drinking Games to Play During Super Bowl LIX
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The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will face off in Super Bowl LIX this Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. This year, the game is being broadcast by Fox with a pregame show starting at 2 p.m. ET and game coverage at 6 p.m. ET. But who cares about all that? We’re here to prepare […]
When (and How) to Watch This Month’s ‘Planet Parade’
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Spotting one or two of the planets in our solar system is well worth a good skywatch, but seeing (almost) all of them in a line at once is a highlight for celestial observers this month. Here’s how to view February’s planet parade. What is a “planet parade?” “Planet parade” isn’t a technical astronomy term, […]
Broker Spotlight: Miguel Herrera, The Agency San Antonio
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Find out how this broker is “elevating the luxury real estate market in San Antonio, and offering affordable luxury that redefines excellence.”
Homebuyers remain sidelined despite more listing options
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Even with an uptick in new listings, homebuyers aren’t rushing into the market. Instead, demand has dipped, leaving a growing supply of homes sitting as buyers remain hesitant about their next move, according to Redfin’s latest data analysis. Over the four weeks ending Feb. 2, new listings across the U.S. have jumped 7.9 percent from […]
John Lawrence boomerangs to Douglas Elliman from Compass
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The 30-plus year real estate vet spent about 15 years during the peak of his career at Douglas Elliman and recently returned after a roughly three-year stint at Compass. His 19-person team is also joining him at Elliman.
Vrbo parent Expedia reports 12% growth in booked nights in Q4 2024
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The vacation rental company reported “better than expected travel demand” as room nights, gross bookings and revenue grew by double digits, according to Q4 earnings released Thursday.
Name change, budget cuts at top of HUD secretary’s list
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Department of Urban Housing and Development Secretary Scott Turner put budget cuts and a department name change at the top of his list, while fair housing and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs were noticeably absent.
Trending: Ditch calls, follow fair housing, explore LinkedIn video
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Consumers prefer digital interactions over phone calls, fair housing laws remain critical despite policy shifts and LinkedIn’s video expansion is changing how professionals connect online. Jessi Healey breaks down what real estate agents need to know.
How to reach and engage clients across generations
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Engel & Völkers’ Katelyn Castellano offers advice for connecting with and providing exemplary service to leads and clients from Gen Z through baby boomers.
Rayse proves ‘transparency is power’ to win sales: Tech Review
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To succeed in this era, agents need to communicate that real estate buying journeys are not seamless and without wounds and to recognize consumers have options. Rayse is designed to broach those topics with buyers.






