FirstTeam Connects Its Technology Systems With Purlin’s AI-Powered Operating Model

California independent brokerage FirstTeam® Real Estate has announced a joint partnership with Purlin®, an AI-operating layer for real estate.  According to a release, by deploying PurlinOS, Purlin Close and Purlin Offer & Negotiate across the brokerage, FirstTeam is unifying workflows and software

BKeeperAI launches AI-powered text messaging expense assistant for real estate

BKeeperAI has officially launched its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered expense assistant designed to help real estate professionals and independent business owners manage business expenses entirely through text messages. According to the company, “solopreneurs” lose an estimated $4,000 to $10,00

Location vs Property Size: What Matters More When Buying a Home?

Key takeaways:  Location often has a greater impact on long-term value. A smaller home in the right location may offer more flexibility over time. Square footage matters most when it supports your lifestyle. A larger home can come with higher costs. The best choice balances where you want to live wi

Inside Carly Simon’s Idyllic Martha’s Vineyard Retreat Where She ‘Withdrew From Public View’ Amid Parkinson’s Diagnosis

Music legend and "You're So Vain" singer Carly Simon has revealed she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease—while opening up about the ways in which she has been "learning to live" with her condition after "withdrawing from public view." Simon, 83, who is originally from New York City, shared