These Six Popular Smart Doorbells Are on Sale for Prime Day
Smart doorbells make giving people access (or denying access) to your house easier. Need to let a neighbor in to feed the dog? You can set that up from your phone and then revoke it when you don’t need their help anymore. Plus, you can see who is at your door (and decide if you […]
The Ultimate Problem-Solving Garden Hose Is on Sale for Prime Day
If you have been through the ringer trying to find the perfect garden hose (one that is lightweight, won’t split or burst, is long enough, and will last more than one season), here it is—and it’s on sale for Prime Day. This is the third year I’ve used the Giraffe Tools retractable garden hose reel, […]
Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number
Your humble phone number is more valuable than you may think. Here’s how it could fall into the wrong hands – and how you can help keep it out of the reach of fraudsters.
Consumer watchdog develops new standard to assess buyer contracts
After brokerages and MLSs reached out, the Consumer Federation of America created criteria focused on whether agreements are readable, understandable, and fair to buyers.
Mortgage ‘knowledge gaps’ may be thwarting would-be homebuyers
3 in 4 Americans are planning to buy the next time they move, but many are overestimating minimum down payment, credit score underwriting requirements, according to a new Fannie Mae study.
RealScout inks enterprise deal with Sotheby’s International Realty
Nine months after signing an enterprise deal with Anywhere, California-based proptech leader RealScout has extended its reach to include Sotheby’s International Realty’s company-owned locations. Agents at SIR’s company-owned locations will have full access to the RealScout platform, which includes a branded home search portal, interactive side-by-side listing comparisons, social media tools, lead management and distribution, […]
Prime Day Has Some Great Home Theater Sales
Fewer people are going to see movies in theaters these days, probably because it has gotten so much easier to assemble a great home theater setup. But all the equipment you’ll need—from a big TV or projector, to an audio system, to even custom lighting—can get expensive fast. Luckily, Prime Day 2024 includes some deals […]
These Five Outdoor Security Cameras Are on Sale for Prime Day
It might feel like a big leap to get your first outdoor security camera, but over the last few years, I have found I rarely use the cameras for actual security. Instead, it’s great to be able to see if my dog is in the backyard, or if the gate is open, or get alerted […]
Six Robot Vacuums With the Biggest Prime Day Discounts
I’m firm in my belief that a robot vacuum is one of the best ways to cut down on household labor labor around the household. The best ones go about their business, vacuuming and mopping the floor and emptying their own refuse containers, before doing it all over again. The worst ones are still good […]
Canadian consul identified as buyer of $6.6M condo ‘fit for a king’
Questions swirled last week over the identity of an unidentified buyer behind the Billionaires’ Row condo transaction — with speculation rising that King Charles was at the center of the purchase.
Former Engel & Völkers Naples team jumps ship to Compass
Thirty agents at SWF Premium Real Estate team who closed $321 million in sales across 278 transactions in 2023 have now aligned with Compass, the firm told Inman. A new office in Naples was also announced.
Eviction filings skyrocket 25% above pre-pandemic norms
Fast-growing rents and disappearing rental assistance programs have given way to a concerning rise in eviction filings compared to pre-pandemic norms, “The Wall Street Journal” revealed on Monday.
Compass adds Hoboken’s Team Soha, Denver agent Stuart Crowell
Today, Compass has announced its latest round of recruitment victories with the addition of agents Stuart Crowell and Soha Fontaine, along with her six-person team.
North Carolina MLS subscribers soar by 6K with Georgia expansion
North Carolina Regional MLS’s subscriber count is now more than 19,000 after adding Savannah MLS, Classic MLS and Realtors of Greater Augusta as owners, executives told Inman.
What Microsoft’s Bing portal controversy says about MLS value
Real estate data is incredibly important to a variety of industries, and there’s a cost to produce it, Sam DeBord writes. Those who do so should be properly compensated.
