Calque partnering up with lenders on ‘buy before you sell’ services
Austin, Texas-based fintech hires CoreLogic vet as CEO and signs APEX Mortgage Group, C2 Financial and Cornerstone First Mortgage as partners.
HomeServices tells court it’s too early for $4.7B Sitzer ruling
The Berkshire Hathaway affiliate says final judgment in the case shouldn’t come before settlements are finalized, a process the franchisor does not expect to be “uncontroversial.”
Why agents should talk about HELOCs this spring
Broker Julie Busby shares tips for making messages around HELOCs and real estate investing a centerpiece of your springtime content marketing efforts.
It’s up to you to make lemonade out of a sour NAR settlement situation
Consumers have been given a front-row seat to the chaos unfolding in our industry, Rachael Hite writes. As the situation unravels, who will make lemonade, and who will continue to feast on sour grapes?
Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy a Business
Buying a business? Maybe you’ve thought about it before. You could own a laundromat, self-storage facility, plumbing business, or landscaping service. It doesn’t sound glamorous, but these types of businesses […]
Agents React to NAR Lawsuit Commission Change
The NAR lawsuit changed the real estate industry overnight. Just like that, buyer’s agents were no longer getting their standard three percent commission, and many investors began imagining what buying […]
Rookie Reply: How to Find a Property Manager & Set up Rentals Out of State
Property management is a key component of real estate investing that can make or break your cash flow. Of course, every rookie investor could benefit from having a great property […]
Even Your Workout Clothes Can Be ‘Smart’ Now
Our clothes tend to be passive companions on our adventures, but their role may be shifting as technology continues to become more embedded in every aspect of our lives. It was only a matter of time, but smart clothing is now becoming a reality—from socks that monitor diabetes patients to shirts that track heart rate. […]
10 Affordable Ways to Spend Quality Time With Your Kids
I was absolutely flattered when my oldest son said he wanted to spend more quality time with me, but as we started brainstorming some cool things to do, I became concerned about the cost. Vacations and inflation have taken a chunk of our budget, and I was worried I would let him down. As I […]
Lowe’s Does DoorDash Now
As of today, you can add Lowe’s to the bevy of outposts you can order from on DoorDash. In today’s announcement, DoorDash noted the 1,700 stores nationwide, and used language that implied this was just the first of more big box retailer partnerships to come. There don’t appear to be any restrictions on what you […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Wyze Indoor/Outdoor Security Cameras
Wyze security cameras are perfect for people looking to have eyes inside and outside of the home on a budget. Wyze security cameras don’t need a monthly subscription to use their features, although they do offer one, Cam Protect, which stores videos in the cloud and gives you additional AI detection features. However, you also […]
Get Rid of ‘Zero Days’ to Be More Productive Long-Term
Productivity hacks often revolve around making intricate to-do lists every morning and finding a way to get into “deep work” for sustained periods throughout the day. Those sorts of heavy lifts are important, yes, but finding a way to make small, incremental progress is just as good if that’s what works for you. For long-term […]
How to Freeze, Unfreeze, and ‘Thaw’ Your Credit (and Why You Should)
A credit freeze is one of the most effective ways to prevent new accounts from being opened by someone using your stolen personal data. It’s free, and it doesn’t impact your credit score—and when it’s time to lift it, “unfreeze” isn’t your only option. You can also thaw your credit when if you need to […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 4, 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. Google may charge for some AI features in its search results…
How to Fact Check Google’s Gemini AI
As we are learning, artificial intelligence chatbots like Gemini can be mighty powerful. They can also be very wrong. Gemini is a helpful research tool that can generate ideas and data. However, before you start playing with Gemini, remember the golden rule of fact-finding—consider the source. Also, know the second rule: AI chatbots aren’t search […]
