Blackstone ramps up activity with $10B multifamily acquisition
The acquisition of AIR Communities marks Blackstone’s largest in the multifamily sector and shows a bullishness in rental housing, as well as a mentality that the commercial market may be bottoming out.
Lesson Learned: Learn how to advocate for yourself
Find out what Rockette Realtor Jessie Crouch can teach you about standing up for yourself and your clients.
6 spring cleaning tips for refreshing your rental properties
Routine cleaning and maintenance saves both time and money, RentRedi CEO Ryan Barone writes, can retain or increase property value and attracts qualified tenants.
Real Brokerage agrees to pay $9.25M to settle commission suits
The Real Brokerage agreed to change business operations as part of its proposed settlement agreement in Umpa v. NAR.
New release Harvist offers another option for lead farming
The company specifically referenced a pending legal settlement that could lead to a number of changes in the way agents and brokerages make money, saying that the importance of communicating the profession’s value to consumers is paramount.
JPMorgan Chase CEO warns of higher rates, more inflation
Jamie Dimon thinks interest rates could rise to 8 percent or more. He also said in a new letter that a recession and stagflation could be in the offing.
Consumer housing sentiment drops for first time since November
Fading hopes that mortgage rates will come down in the next 12 months are primary drag on Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index, but job and income concerns were also up in March.
Shrinkflation: How to Outsmart The Grocery Stores’ Rising Prices
Whether you know it or not, “shrinkflation” is costing you. You’re paying more for less, as manufacturers boast record profits. Your paycheck is getting eaten away faster and faster every […]
Seeing Greene: When NOT to Build an ADU and How to Invest $300K
How does a HELOC work? Can you use one to start investing in real estate when you’re low on cash? And, if you do decide to go the rental property […]
These Budget-friendly Smartwatches Are up to 25% Off Right Now
Most people don’t use half of their smartwatch features (or maybe that’s just me), so you might end up paying a premium price for features you don’t even use. If that sounds like you, too, check out Amazfit watches. As senior health editor Beth Skwarecki said in her roundup of best health smartwatches, Amazfit watches […]
Even Uber Eats Has Short-form Videos Now
Apps like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram offer never-ending short-form video content that can keep you helplessly hooked for hours. It’s just what you expect when you open those apps. What you might not expect, however, is to find that type of content when you open the Uber Eats app. But here we are. The company […]
This GoPro Bundle Is $100 Off Right Now
The GoPro HERO12 Black is GoPro’s latest flagship action camera, and it is currently on sale for $349 (originally $399.99). The GoPro HERO12 Black Creator Edition is also on sale, for $499 (originally $599.99) after a $100 discount. The Creator Edition comes bundled with some useful accessories that, if purchased separately, would far exceed the […]
The Best Fans for Any Budget
As long as you know where to place them throughout your home, fans can be an invaluable tool in fighting the heat during the summer, saving you money on cooling bills and keeping your place livable. I use fans all year round to combat the the sweltering conditions caused by my ancient radiator, which my […]
Apple Will Finally Let You Emulate Retro Games on Your iPhone
Retro gamers have long known that one of Android’s long-time advantages over iOS is its support for emulators. If you wanted to play your favorite old-school Nintendo, Sony, or Sega games on your phone, the iPhone basically wan’t an option, unless you were open to either jailbreaking your device or relying on web-based emulators that […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 8, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Bing is testing removing its cache link from the search results…
