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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.

PLANTS from PIECES

ALL ABOUT PROPAGATION BY STEM, LEAF & ROOT CUTTINGS

WILLIAM WHITWORTH 1937-2024

WILLIAM WHITWORTH, the editor of The Atlantic from 1980 to 1999, had a soft voice and an Arkansas accent that decades of living in New York and New England never much eroded.

Is Theo Von the Next Joe Rogan?

Or is he something else entirely?

MODERN MMODERNlias

HYBRIDIZERS ARE EXPANDING THE LIMITS OF THESE MUCH-LOVED TREES

TOTAL TOMATO GROWING GUIDE

Niki Jabbour's advice for making the most of this grow-at-home favorite

FILMS WITH FLOWERS

Relax with an uplifting garden-themed movie

Why Millennials Are Now the Hottest Segment of the Buyers Market

There are many factors when it comes to knowing how to sell your home to the Millennial generation. Millennials are becoming an important part of the buyer market, and to fail to cater to their needs will cut you off from a large and important segment. But, why have Millennials all of a sudden become interested in buying houses when they were perfectly content to rent for the rest of their lives?

The M3 MacBook Air completes the Apple Silicon transition

For the first time since Apple dumped Intel, there’s a laptop for every want and need.

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.

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.

Daily Habits That Will Increase Your Mental Strength

When it comes to building physical strength, the solutions are obvious, but keeping up your mental strength isn’t as easy as going to the gym.

MASTERING TALENT ACQUISITION IN REAL ESTATE

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

JOHNNY MANSILLA: WHERE LUXURY MEETS LEGEND

Johnny Mansilla stands as a towering figure in the luxury real estate realm of Miami, Florida, celebrated for his distinguished two-decade-plus tenure.

KAREN MATLUCK

Karen Matluck’s journey in the real estate industry is truly inspiring.

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

THE MAN WHO DIED FOR THE LIBERAL ARTS

Chugging through Pacific waters in February 1942, the USS Crescent City was ferrying construction equipment and Navy personnel to Pearl Harbor, dispatched there to assist in repairing the severely damaged naval base after the Japanese attack.

FUJIFILM INSTAX MINI LINK 2: PORTABLE PRINTER WITH RETRO CHARM

Photographer Chase Jarvis (fave.co/ 3xegpdk) said, \"The best camera is the one you have with you.

REVIEW: iPHONE 15 STRAIGHTFORWARD EXCELLENCE

SUPERB CAMERA SETUP + DECENT BATTERY LIFE + FAST PROCESSOR = (RELATIVELY) AFFORDABLE QUALITY.

Christine Blasey Ford Testifies Again

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

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.”

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?

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.

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.

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.

Creative Meditation for the Real Estate Professional

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

The Great Serengeti Land Grab

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