Luxury Brands Are Buying Up Properties—Will High-End Landlords Fade Away?
Why rent when you can buy? Luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Prada have made moves to buy up huge commercial properties to convert them into flagship storefronts, with many deals totaling $200 million-plus.
How to Choose Between Target-Date Funds and Index Funds
If you’re saving for retirement through a 401(k), 403(b) or individual retirement account, you’ve likely come across both target-date funds and index funds as investment options. While both aim to grow your nest egg over the long term, they go about it quite differently. Let’s take a closer look at the key distinctions between these […]
This HP Touchscreen Chromebook Is on Sale for $65 Right Now
This refurbished HP Chromebook 11A is on sale for $64.99 right now (reg. $79.99). It has a grade “B” refurbished rating, which means it may have some light scratches or scuffs, but it runs like normal and can be a good budget laptop for younger students, kids, or anyone with basic computer needs. It has […]
Troubled WeWork projects savings of $8B through restructured leases
The bankrupt provider of co-working spaces is aiming to emerge from chapter 11 bankruptcy before June through the restructuring of hundreds of leases, company executives said Tuesday.
Jeff Bezos adds $90M mansion to Miami property portfolio
The mansion marks the Amazon founder’s third such purchase on Indian Creek Island, an exclusive enclave in Miami with limited availability.
Opendoor will refund homesellers $62M under FTC settlement
The federal agency will send checks to 54,689 consumers it says were deceived by advertising and marketing claims made by the iBuyer.
Use ‘Spaceman’ to Keep Track of Your Mac’s Virtual Desktops
Mission Control, a macOS feature, offers multiple desktops. You can switch between desktops using a keyboard shortcut, by swiping on your trackpad, or by opening Mission Control itself. This is great for multitasking—you can put different parts of your workflow in different places—but it’s easy to forget that the feature is there. Part of the […]
All the Gardening Tasks to Tackle in April
The sun is back, and everywhere I look, people are outside in their yards. While yes, there’s a lot to do, the more important part is that in most parts of the country, weather shifts mean you actually want to be outside doing them. The cherry blossoms are raining down, tulips are popping, and the […]
Focus on these 5 people-first strategies to fuel your business
Forget high-tech tools and complex formulas for success, writes broker-owner Tania Moore. Building a satisfying real estate career comes down to these five people-centered steps.
What one word best describes agent sentiment right now? Pulse
We want to gauge your attitude and the feelings of your friends and colleagues, so tell us: If you had to use one word to describe agent sentiment right now, what would it be?
On the cusp of capital? Doubts creep in, broker-owners tell Intel
Brokerage leaders told Intel their faith in improving capital conditions is still alive but weakening. What happens next remains an open question with high stakes for the real estate industry.
New commission lawsuit in New York may draw FTC attention
The antitrust case from homebuyer and homeseller Hao Zhe Wang alleges MLS and broker services are illegally tied.
Pancake Mix Makes the Easiest, Tastiest Frying Batter
Surprisingly, some people absolutely despise boxed pancake mixes. Making pancakes is “easy,” so why buy a pointless mix? Well, my boxed-carb friends, the haters fail to see how versatile this mix really is. Not only can you make killer apple fritters with pancake mix but it makes a versatile and flavorful batter for almost anything. […]
13 of the Most Infamously Confusing Movies You Can Stream Right Now
Madame Web didn’t set out to confound the few who saw it. The comic book movie just ended up that way—because of incompetence, lazy filmmaking, or something else, we may never know for sure. However, many films created by auteurs are intended to confound their audience, begging moviegoers to unravel the plot threads to find the […]
How to Spring Clean Your Finances
When temperatures start to rise, many of us naturally want to open the windows, deep clean, and get rid of clutter. Why not apply that same refreshing ritual to your finances? Just as you’d prune deadwood in your yard, you can trim wasteful money habits. Plant seeds for new financial goals while preparing for the […]
