Beyond Cleaning and Decluttering: What Improvement Expenses Make the Most Sense?

Decluttering open spaces, emptying cabinets and drawers and removing knick-knacks might seem like obvious – and free – ways to improve a home’s presentability. Unfortunately, however, not all sellers or agents are willing to do much more than decluttering and cleaning.

STEPHANIE MOLS

Originally from Germany, Stephanie Mols moved to Canada in 2003, following in the footsteps of her father, who had settled in this country after a series of vacations.

5 wild PC hardware ideas that would be even better on the Mac

It’s time to reintroduce Think Different” to the Mac lineup.

DOUGH SPECTRUM ONE: AN AFFORDABLE STUDIO DISPLAY ALTERNATIVE

Apple makes nice displays, but sheesh, they are expensive. So when a display like Dough's Spectrum One with Gorilla Glass is released, it certainly catches a shopper's eye.

PEAK DESIGN EVERYDAY BACKPACK: SMART STORAGE WITH A SNAP

With the Everyday Backpack, Peak Design has created a backpack that's robust and adaptable for many activities.''And it looks chic, too.

AI is coming to the iPhone-and it could change everything

Generative Al is set to impact every corner of Apple’s ecosystem.

REVIEW: 15-INCH MACBOOK AIR (M3) SIMPLY THE BEST, BUT BETTER

THE M3 UPDATE TO APPLE'S MOST POPULAR LAPTOP LINE IMPROVES ON GREATNESS.

We haven't seen the last of the Apple Car

From Al to CarPlay, Apple’s efforts weren't for naught.

How the iPhone's Headphone Safety setting can affect a Bluetooth speaker

A setting designed to prevent damaging your hearing can also throttle external speakers.

JBL Xtreme 4 speaker: A powerful portable for parties

The fourth generation of JBL's Bluetooth travel speaker is beefier, better protected from the elements, and louder than ever.

14-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro: The sweet spot for price and performance

It’s 400 more than the base 14-inch model, but you'll be glad you paid the difference.

The Great Serengeti Land Grab

How Gulf princes, wealthy tourists, and conservation groups displacing the Maasai people

Millennial Buyers: Where They Are & What to Know

Home-buyers and sellers come from all walks of life. If you’ve been an agent for long, you’ve likely worked alongside a wide variety of folks—from first-timer homeowners and down-sizers, to second home searchers and those finally hunting for their dream home.

24-Hour Touch-ups to Maximize Your List Price

Sometimes it takes a full-scale overhaul to prepare a house for market. Other times, only a series of small adjustments are required to make a listing’s true potential shine.

CLASH OF THE PATRIARCHS

A hard-line Russian bishop backed by the political might of the Kremlin could split the Orthodox Church in two.

Small Yard? Big Statement: How to Make the Most Out of Micro Outdoor Spaces

When house-hunters compile their lists of must-have home items, a dreamy backyard space is often near the top. After all, who doesn’t want an outdoor oasis of their very own?

AROUND THE WORLD WITH HERBS

LOOKING BEYOND FAMILIAR MEDITERRANEAN FAVORITES, WE CAN FIND FLAVOR IN THE TROPICS

NEW PLANTS

Pollinator Favorites

Christine Blasey Ford Testifies Again

Her new memoir doubles as a modern-day horror story.

How to Answer the Inevitable Question: Why Should I Choose You?

In some markets, a real estate agent is competing against thousands of other individuals and teams. There are only so many bells and whistles—so many buzz words you can throw at prospective clients.

FULL SUN FOLIAGE

IT'S A BIT MORE CHALLENGING THAN IN THE SHADE, BUT WE CAN FIND DELIGHTFUL LEAVES TO EMBELLISH SUNNY SPACES

What's So Bad About Asking Where Humans Came From?

Human origin stories have often been used for nefarious purposes. That doesn't mean they are worthless.

Orwell's Escape

Why the author repaired to the remote Isle of Jura to write his masterpiece, 1984

Creative Meditation for the Real Estate Professional

The real estate world can be an industry of intense emotional and psychological pressure.

CHANGE OF PLANS

HOW TO PLAN A GARDEN RENOVATION THAT WORKS WITH THE SITE AND ITS ECOLOGY

MARISA FLOREZ

serving the west Texas area, Top Agent Marisa Florez’s dedication to professionalism and top-notch service sets her apart. Number one is professionalism,” she asserts. Honesty, integrity and professionalism are crucial.”

STORIES FROM THE TRUMP BIBLE

Now, Noah was very faithful, so God commanded him to build a mighty ark, telling him, “Take your family and two of every living thing.”

GOINGS ON

The Martha Graham Dance Company won’t officially turn a hundred until 2026, but it’s starting the party early with multiple centennial seasons. The theme of the first, at City Center, is “American Legacies.”

HOW GULLIBLE ARE YOU?

Dont believe what theyre telling you about misinformation.

THE MISSING LINK

How Delmore Schwartz tried to change poetry.