The 25 Best Sunbelt Markets for Cash Flow—And a Closer Look at the Top 4
Jazz icon and Los Angeles native Roy Ayers once famously sang, “Everybody Loves The Sunshine.” Never have truer words been said. The Sunbelt states are having their moment in the (ahem) sun, with […]
The Freewrite Alpha Can Help Writers Focus, But It Feels (and Sounds) Cheap
I love writing, but with so much to distract us these days, gathering enough focus to start writing can be a job all its own. That’s where distraction-free writing tools have come into play, including the recently released Freewrite Alpha from Astrohaus. Building off the work the company has done with its previous Freewrite devices, […]
TikTok Myth of the Week: The Fingernail Test Shows Whether Hotel Mirrors Are Spying on You
TikTok is full of people “discovering” spy mirrors in their hotel rooms and Airbnbs. Or, more often, they use a normal hotel mirror to demonstrate a trick that supposedly reveals such mirrors. (Phew—this one’s fine! We’re safe!) Unfortunately, these videos rely on a misunderstanding of how mirrors work. Read on and I’ll tell you why […]
Opera’s AI Tools Are Actually Useful
Every tech company is getting in on AI. (Even Apple, soon enough.) Opera, the web browser, has an AI chatbot it calls Aria, that at first doesn’t seem much different than any other chatbot you may run across in 2024. However, Opera has added some clever features here that actually make the bot a bit […]
Use the ‘Peter Walsh Method’ to Declutter an Entire Room
Not every decluttering hack works for every person, but there’s a decluttering hack out there for everyone. If you’re looking to really clear out or revolutionize a room or space in your home, the Peter Walsh method might be the one for you. It’s a little intense, but also sure to help you get your […]
Is New York’s Eviction Bill a Compromise? Or Just More Pain for Landlords and a Blueprint for Other States to Follow?
New York State legislative leaders have agreed on a preliminary housing deal aimed at tackling affordability and supply problems, which are especially severe in New York City. The legislation, which was intended to balance the interests of tenants […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 19, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
These Bass-heavy Skullcandy Crusher Headphones Are $80 Off Right Now
Although the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 are advertised as active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones, their bass-rumbling feature is the main attraction. For a limited time, Amazon is currently selling these comfortable over-ear headphones for $139.88 (originally $229.99), their lowest price yet, according to price-tracking tools. Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones with Sensory […]
Partnering Is a Great Way to Invest—As Long as You’ve Worked Out These 13 Details
In the last 16+ years, I’ve worked with many investors. Occasionally, I am asked about two or more people pooling their resources to buy properties. This can work, but there is a potential pitfall: […]
Defendants fight to get homebuyer commission suits tossed
The National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX, Compass, eXp and others offered a slew of arguments for why the Batton 1 and Batton 2 cases should be thrown out.
Shape real estate’s future: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for April
The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry’s most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate’s most ambitious monthly survey today.
Proptech investment is way down — but these 4 areas still see demand
AI, green building and energy transition, and property and transaction management solutions are still seen as stable investments by VC firms, recent reports show, despite an overall decline in investments in proptech.
Digital insurance marketplace Matic grows mortgage clientele
With new clients including USA Mortgage and New American Funding, Matic says it’s doing business with more 100 mortgage lenders and servicers that together process 20 percent of U.S. home loans.
Commission lawsuits, updates, getting listings: 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.
‘RHONY’s’ Erin Lichy heads to Compass to launch new team
The reality TV star has left the Eklund Gomes Team at Douglas Elliman to start the Erin + Alex Team at Compass with the firm’s Alexandra Hedaya. The team will operate in New York, the Hamptons and Florida.
