In 2024, we all came together to focus on what truly matters; which includes the following essential topics:
- A pygmy hippopotamus named Moo Deng,
- Raygun, and
- the crucial reconsideration of Jennifer Lopez’s and Ben Affleck’s relationship.
Most importantly, Americans came together this year to read OnlineEd’s blog posts. Please enjoy our 2024 recap, including our Top Blog Articles of the Year.
2024 Recap:
Raygun
This Olympic breakdancer’s impressive moves had people asking questions like “literally what am I watching?” and “wait, maybe I actually don’t know what breakdancing is?”
Moo Deng
Throughout 2024, major world events made us realize how important it was to watch videos of Moo Deng, a pygmy hippopotamus who is so cute that it is actually crazy.
Bennifer: The Sequel
For decades, ones of twos of people were hoping that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck would do the exact same thing they did in the early 2000s but in 2024. Thankfully, they finally decided to do a public retrospective of their previous relationship, which resulted in another breakup. We’re so happy that they were able to do this!
Top Ten 2024 Blog Posts:
What You Don’t Understand About Squatters Rights
Adverse possession, also known as “squatters’ rights,” is a strange legal concept that generally allows a trespasser to end up actually owning the land on which they trespass if certain conditions are met. This sounds odd, but it’s really quite simple–just kidding, it’s not simple at all, and may in fact be stranger than it seems.
Do Human Property Managers Make Money?
Property management might be one of the most AI-proof careers, not to mention recession-proof. “This is not a business that’s ever going to be fully automated,” says Doug Brien, CEO and co-founder of Mynd….
How to Make $100,000 As A Transaction Coordinator
According to Glassdoor.com, transaction coordinators (also called “TCs”) in the United States make between $52,000 to $134,000 per year. This is a wide range, based on experience, region, and ability.
Real Estate After Death
When you die, do you want to create chaos and negativity as you pass away? If so, then make sure to do almost zero estate planning!
Dual Agency Is Not What You Think
One of the most confusing things about dual agency is that many states have outlawed it, but these “no dual agency” states often approach it in the same manner as states where dual agency is legal. How is this possible?
Love and Affection In Deeds
Why do so many property deeds specifically mention “love and affection”? What is so passionate about the deed to a property?
Virtual Staging In Real Estate
You’ll be thrilled to know that there are countless ways to be sued for your listing photos, from unintentional misrepresentation to accidental copyright infringement, as well as for the classic intentional versions of all of these.
What Does 1.1 Baths Mean?
It doesn’t feel reassuring to see a real estate listing advertising a 1.5 bath condo, and then see in the property details that there are “1.1 bathrooms.” This is frequently confusing for buyers, and is something real estate agents have to clarify for their clients on a regular basis.
AI Can Ruin Your Brand
Writing listing descriptions with AI is a real time-saver, but beware of turning your back on the machine.
Mortgages: Just For Fun
In last year’s fourth quarter, all-cash sales were almost fifty percent of all luxury home sales (46.6%), according to Redfin (which defines a luxury home as within the top 5% of market value in its area). According to Kiplinger, this represented a massive 40% increase over cash sales from Q4 the year before.
New Property Scams
Often, on the side of the road, there are handwritten signs with all the charm of a ransom note that say things like “3-br 2-bath home for sale off-market call XXX-XXX-XXXX.”
