Four Downsides to High-Rise Buildings That People Don’t Consider
City living comes with a lot of challenges. Between safety concerns, the sheer expense, and the plethora of old housing stock, there can be a lot of frustrations in the urban lifestyle. That also translates into a lot of reasons an apartment in a high-rise building might be appealing: The security of a doorman, the […]
Coldwell Banker adds generative AI to Listing Concierge platform
With its new capabilities, the platform will allow agents and concierge coordinators to automate the generation of listing descriptions, image captions and property attributes “in minutes,” the firm told Inman.
Southernmost home in US hits market for $18.5M in Key West
Built in 1958, the mid-century home is a historical landmark. The estate is owned by Cecilia Joyce Johnson, the widow of late American artist Seward Johnson II, who passed away in 2020.
7 things that are a complete waste of time (but agents still do them)
Are you spending time on things that simply don’t matter to your professional growth or the growth of your business? Jimmy Burgess offers a list of things you may be doing that are counter-productive.
Yes, you can talk politics on social media. Here’s how
Is it still impolite to talk about politics? Maybe not, and social media expert Jessi Healey says talking about it might gain you more followers than you think.
Voice Changers Are Coming to Console Gaming
There are plenty of reasons to use a voice changer when gaming, whether you just want anonymity, or the jokes and memes that come with using a soundboard. Historically, voice changers have been easier to use on PC than on consoles, because PCs let you run your voice changing program alongside your game, and console […]
Use This App to Change What Happens When You Close Your MacBook
When there’s no external display connected to your MacBook, closing it puts the entire laptop to sleep. That’s straightforward enough. When there is an external display, mouse, and keyboard connected, closing your MacBook allows you use it in “Clamshell” mode—that is, you can use the computer using the external display and controls. This default behavior […]
Why You’re So Sweaty During Your Workouts, and What to Do About It
Sweat isn’t an indicator of a good workout, but during this muggy summer you’re probably sweating no matter what kind of workout you’re doing. Let me explain why some people sweat more than others, and what you can do if you’re always soaking through your workout gear. Why some people sweat more than others As […]
Seven Foods You Should Use for S’mores Instead of Graham Crackers
I’m not trying to start a fight. Graham crackers are the original s’mores vehicle and they deserve all the melty, marshmallowy action they get. (I do, however, have a problem with their packaging. What were they thinking?) But branching out now and again is exactly how you discover your new favorite flavor combination. This summer, […]
Eight Ways to Maximize Space in a Small Bedroom
We can’t all have a master suite, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a comfortable bedroom. Making your space feel bigger, and maximizing storage as well as comfort can help to make even the tiniest bedroom feel luxurious. Here are a few ways you can maximize space in a small bedroom. 3-in-1 Vanity Desk […]
Why Selling Your House and Renting in Retirement Is a Bad Idea
Home ownership is usually touted as a keystone of financial stability, which is one reason why it’s so worrying that it looks increasingly out of reach for younger people. Older generations, on the other hand, are generally sailing into retirement years as property owners—80% of people over the age of 60 own a home (though […]
Use the ‘MIT Method’ to Meet Your Productivity Goals
So many productivity methods ask you to prioritize your daily tasks by considering how much time or effort they’ll require, then tackling the resource-heavy ones. For some people, that’s a solid strategy, since you can definitely get some motivation from getting your toughest, most demanding responsibilities out of the way. But you can also find […]
I’m Obsessed With This App That Pays You to Go Out to Eat
When it comes to apps, I am not a picky person. If I see an ad for one that sounds useful, I am immediately transfixed and download it right away. Typically I’ll use an app for a few days before realizing it sucks and kicking it off my phone. But two years ago, I saw […]
Meta Is Keeping Its Next Big AI Update Out of the EU
So far, the EU’s increasing regulations on big tech have threatened Apple, Meta, and Microsoft with fines in the billions, plus forced Apple to allow third-party app stores and payment methods in the EU. Companies looking to operate in the region have little choice but to cooperate, but Facebook parent company Meta has a solution: […]
Avoid These Mistakes All Beginner Gardeners Make
In an ideal world, you could just put plants or seeds into the ground, add water and sunshine, and a garden springs up before you. If you’ve ever tried that, though, you know it can be frustrating when that doesn’t happen and you end up with stunted plants, poor fruit, disease—or nothing at all. You […]
