Miranda's Last Gift

When our daughter died suddenly, she left us with grief, memories and Ringo.

Adding Value to Listings & the Advantage of Identifying Neighborhood Amenities

Everyone knows the famous real estate phrase: location, location, location. In fact, it is hard to underestimate the pivotal role that a region can play when it comes to determining a home’s value.

USING CLIENT FEEDBACK TO ELEVATE YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESS

For real estate professionals, publishing your client testimonials is a key strategy for establishing trust, enhancing your reputation, and drawing in new clients.

MASTERING TALENT ACQUISITION IN REAL ESTATE

The ability to draw in and keep exceptional agents forms the backbone of any thriving brokerage

LOOKING AHEAD

A colorful, fruitful summer follows winter's well-used days

HANGDOG NO MORE

I'M A CURIOUS and impetuous guy. Good at thinking but terrible at remembering. And dammit if I'm not impatient.

JOHN FEVRIER

After nearly 3 decades in the industry, Top Agent John Fevrier leads a team of seven servicing an area that includes all of Sarasota & Manatee Counties.

JARED BARNES - Propagating gardeners

JARED BARNES is an award-winning professor of horticulture at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. He also hosts The Plantastic Podcast and publishes a weekly e-newsletter called plant ed, both of which can be found at his website, https://www.meristemhorticulture.com. At home, he gardens with wife Karen and daughter Magnolia.

RIBWORT PLANTAIN

Before you call it a weed, consider its many talents

Is Theo Von the Next Joe Rogan?

Or is he something else entirely?

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.