HomeServices of America agrees to pay $250M to settle lawsuits
HomeServices was potentially on the hook for the remaining $4.7 billion in damages from an Oct. 31 jury verdict in Sitzer | Burnett, which awarded plaintiffs $5.3 billion.
Court movements, FAQ answers, ticking clocks: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
In the wake of Matterport’s sale, digital twin options are plentiful
Matterport’s sale to CoStar will ignite interest in the value of digital twins and tour marketing, and the options for creating them are many.
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 26, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google March 2024 Core Update Finished April 19th (A Week Ago)
The Google March 2024 core update finished a week ago and Google did not tell us until today. It finished officially on April 19, 2024, and took 45 days to roll out after starting on March 5, 2024. Google also said this helped reduce low-quality and unoriginal content in search results by 45%, which is […]
52 of the Best Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts are a boon for productivity on Windows. Many things that take multiple mouse clicks, like taking screenshots, can easily be done with a couple of keystrokes. Windows 11 has several new keyboard shortcuts, but there’s merit in learning about all of the best keyboard shortcuts on the platform. Some of these have been […]
This Dreo Smart Fan Is Sleek, Efficient, and Easy to Clean
Standing fans tend to annoy me. I find I’m constantly getting up to adjust them; they’re loud; and they become absolutely filthy with no clear way to clean them. None of these issues seem like they’d be hard to solve—and yet standing fans have been around for a long time without much innovation on how […]
Economic Surge, Housing Plunge: Why Economic Growth Is Wrecking Real Estate Opportunities
Mortgage rates recently rose above 7% for the first time this year, bringing an already glacial housing market to a standstill. The news has hit investors like a horror movie jump scare after […]
Gen Z Is Dominating Their Parents in Homeownership—According to New Report
When it comes to homeownership, Gen Z might be ahead of the curve. According to data from real estate firm Redfin, more Gen Zers owned their home at 24 than their parents did (millennials and […]
Think Passive Real Estate Is Safe? Here Are 9 Hidden Risks That Could Cost You
You can’t eliminate all risk from investments. After all, the zombie apocalypse could strike tomorrow and probably wipe out your entire portfolio. But you can reduce risk, even among high-return […]
The 20 Best Recent Movies Streaming on Max Right Now
HBO was, for at least a couple of generations, the home of movies on cable. No one else could quite compete. So the rise of HBO Max seemed like it could well have been the ultimate streaming destination for movie lovers—a designation that the jury’s still out on, especially given the decision to drop the […]
You Should Try a ‘Before and After’ Approach to Decluttering
If you’re a visual sort of person, clutter probably bothers you—but being appalled by it may not necessarily make it any easier to clean up. If you are having a hard time getting motivated, try this little trick that taps into the universal obsession with a good before-and-after pic. Take before and after photos as […]
The last dance? Possible TikTok ban has been signed into law
As the clock ticks down, TikTok faces a real threat of being banned in the U.S., with legislation already signed into law. Jessi Healey says this battle isn’t just about an app but about the larger implications of social media, censorship and how we engage online in times of digital scrutiny.
‘RHONY’ alum Sonja Morgan auctioning UES townhouse
The 4,650-square-foot home is also being listed for $7.5 million by Adam Modlin of the Modlin Group. Bidding is expected to begin around $1.75 million to $3.75 million.
Steep home-price growth hampers February pending sales
Rising home prices and mortgage rates stifled pending home sales in February, according to the National Association of Realtors on Thursday. The Pending Home Sales Index, which is a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, was 75.6 in February. The maximum score on the scale is 100, which represents the contract activity seen in 2001. […]
