The Most Popular Home Design Trends Coming in 2024, According to Zillow
While soft, cozy interiors dominated during the first few years of the pandemic, new data from the real estate website Zillow suggests that home decor is going to head in…
It’s Not a Great Time to Buy a Starter Home
When it comes to the housing market in the United States, there’s a widening gap between conventional wisdom and real estate reality. Take so-called “starter homes,” for example. In postwar…
Use Productive Procrastination to Start a Daunting Task
Everyone has certain tasks that we dread more than others, but have to get done eventually. It could be something from our personal or professional life, but in most cases,…
Bing Chat Is More Than a ChatGPT Clone
Yes, Microsoft’s Bing Chat sidebar in Edge works using ChatGPT—but that doesn’t tell you the whole story. While Microsoft built Bing Chat on the core ChatGPT technology, the company also…
The Best and Worst Ways to Explain a Career Break
Finding a job is tough these days, especially given the circumstances surrounding the pandemic and recession, and, you know, life. A survey published earlier this year revealed that 68% of…
Three Clues That a House Will Be For Sale Soon
Photo: Joseph Bishop (Shutterstock) While there’s nothing wrong with spending hours scrolling through Zillow, if you’re actively searching for a home in a particular price range or school district, and…
What to Consider Before Selling Your Parents’ House
After inheriting your parents’ home, the prospect of selling that house can seem overwhelming. It’s a whirlwind—mentally, physically, and of course, financially. Although emotional attachments to your parents’ home may…
How to Protect Your Finances From a Future Government Shutdown
Last week Congress agreed to raise the debt ceiling, narrowly avoiding a first ever default in U.S. history. While the crisis has been averted for now, the deal only buys…
Ten Home Improvements Under $10,000 That Add the Most to Your Property Value
We all know owning a home is an investment, and that means that any renovations we do will have an impact. Whether you’re planning to sell your house soon or…
All the Ways Airbnb Hosts Deceive You
Short-term rental platforms are here to stay—and when you think of short-term renting, you think of Airbnb. But there are a growing number of reasons to avoid Airbnb like the…