Daily Search Forum Recap: July 17, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
How to Get Cheap (or Free) Mulch and Compost
Mulch and compost are more than just “nice to have” in your garden beds—they’re actually essential components for feeding and protecting your plants as well as keeping your soil healthy. Mulch helps maintain moisture and soil structure in extreme weather conditions and adds nutrients as it breaks down, and compost fertilizes your beds while also […]
Seven Signs Your Financial Advisor Is Actually Doing a Good Job
Despite the old cliché, money can, in fact, buy some amount of happiness—for most Americans, there isn’t a problem in their lives that couldn’t be solved with a little (or a lot) more money. But once you have a bit of scratch, a new problem arises: managing it. Whether you’re saving for retirement or trying […]
President Biden’s 5% rent cap falls flat with industry leaders
President Biden proposed the idea of a 5 percent rent cap for corporate landlords with at least 50 units on Tuesday. However, industry leaders say caps rarely result in lower housing costs for renters.
Engel & Völkers expands brand with new Portland, Oregon, office
Engel & Völkers has entered the Portland, Oregon, market with the opening of its new location, Engel & Völkers Portland Rose City, the firm announced today.
HUD: Appraisal that erased $220K in home value was discriminatory
Appraisal management company Solidifi and lending giant Rocket Mortgage are also charged with violating the Fair Housing Act. Rocket says it expects to prevail.
Zavvie’s power buyer suite for mortgage lenders is catching on
More than 7,500 loan officers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., have access to cash offers that can be approved in as little as an hour, with NEO Home Loans and American Financial Network among the biggest partners.
Tell us about your biggest communication blunder: Pulse
As the Aug. 17 post-settlement implementation deadline approaches, it’s more important than ever to get your verbal and written ducks in a row.
How to break down the pros and cons of buying down interest rates
Interest rate buydowns involve a trade-off between upfront costs and long-term affordability. Clever CEO Luke Babich offers strategies to help clients make the choice.
3 ways to move from hustle to harmony and find work-life balance
Broker-owner Andrew Fortune writes that finding work-life balance involves investing in self-care and building support systems. The key is to focus on building a strategy that works for where you are at in life and that slowing down will create a steady flow of energy
Ed Zorn: Why mandatory buyer contracts are a ‘big consumer win’
California Regional MLS’s general counsel talks offers of compensation, seller concessions, steering and buyer agency agreements ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas.
Google Ads Query Refinements Under Ad Carousel
Google seems to be testing a query refinement ad option. Where Google is showing other search queries related to the ads it is showing under a sponsored ad carousel in the search results.
Google Ads Changed Broad Match To Intent Match In Japan
Google Ads has changed what they call broad match to intent match in Japan. So now it is called ã’¤ã³ãã³ãããã (Intent Match), it was called é¨åä’è’ (Partial Match).
Google Tests Renaming Short Videos To Quick Takes
Google is testing renaming the short videos carousel to quick takes in the Google Search results. Short videos are quick videos Google surfaces in its search results from YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and other sources and now Google is testing naming them “Quick Takes.”
Google Knowledge Panels Tests Store Ratings Reviews
Google is testing showing store ratings review stars in the knowledge panels for some retail stores. Clicking on the stars will take you into the Google Store Rating panel.
