Lists can be a powerful organizational tool. But they can also be overwhelming and bog you down. Don’t let a never-ending list ruin your life. Whether it’s your to-dos for the day or your goals for the year, professional organizer M. Colleen Klimczak, owner of Peace of Mind Professional Organizing, wants to help you turn lists into action plans that are more than words on a page.Make a “not today” list. You’ve probably got a lot to do.
Scented candles may be a way to entice a potential buyer at a showing. After all, there's nothing better than “walking to a room and smelling a beautiful aroma that enhances the aesthetics of the space,” Sue Phillips, a fragrance expert with Scenterprises, told realtor.com®.But you need to choose the right scent and be careful where you use it. A recent article at realtor.com® includes some of the following candle mistakes:Using a scented
One of the best defenses against hacking is a unique password, but many aren't heeding the call. Indeed, “123456” and “password” continue to rank as the most-leaked passwords, according to SplashData, a password management firm. “Starwars,” “monkey,” and “iloveyou” are new to the list this year, which is based on millions of stolen logins made public in the past year.“Hackers are using common terms from pop culture and sport
Facebook announced that it will no longer tolerate “engagement bait” by making sure posts that solicit likes and comments in sensational ways are demoted from news feeds, thereby reaching fewer people. Facebook is referring to posts that specifically call users to act such as by liking, commenting, or sharing with enticing statements or offers. Brands may use it to generate more responses to a post, with posts such as “SHARE this post with
“Renovating a home with the right features can not only recoup the cost—it can help you sell your place much faster,” advises Jessica Lautz, managing director of survey research at the National Association of REALTORS®. “That means a quick transition into your dream home.” But which amenities are in highest demand?Hardwood flooring remains the biggest draw among buyers of all generations, according to a new realtor.com® analysis of po
There’s nothing worse than a dry, complicated PowerPoint presentation that can’t hold your audience’s attention. Tim Pollard, CEO of communications consulting firm Oratium, has tips for making your message stick, whether you’re speaking at a conference, doing an in-office training, or presenting in front of your team.First, ditch the text-filled, complex slides. If you use PowerPoint or another presentation software, the slides should com
More than 1,000 structures and 260,000 acres across Southern California have been charred since massive wildfires broke out earlier this month. With the blazes still threatening 25,000 more homes, is there anything homeowners can do to protect their houses from a fire? You may not be able to fireproof a home completely, but building experts say there are several measures homeowners can take to lower the risks of sustaining damage. Realtor.com® o
The California Department of Business Oversight issued a warning to consumers to beware of email scams purporting to be from representatives of Impac Mortgage Co.The emails originate from a fake email address, impacmortgagecorp@gmail.com, and appear legit, using Impac Mortgage’s logo and invoking the name of CEO Joseph Tomkinson. The scammers are sending unsolicited emails to recipients, offering them loans and requesting that the recipient pa
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For those who are full of the holiday spirit, they may find their fa-la-la-la’s in these cities.“For a city to be really attractive for the holidays, it needs to offer something for everyone—from kids to the grandparents,” says Kirsten Maxwell, founder of kidsareatrip.com, a family activities website.Realtor.com®’s research team sifted through the data of the 150 of the largest metros to identify those with the most holiday magic. T
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