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It may seem early to start thinking about Advent calendars, but now is actually an opportune time to shop for the best Christmas countdowns. As the holiday season approaches each year, the release of new Advent calendars builds up more anticipation. Then, without fail, the most popular Advent calendars sell out because people stock up early. These days, Advent calendars aren’t just for little kids. The beloved Christmas ritual of Advent calendars used to be limited to chocolate or small toys, but today they are elaborate constructions running the gamut from luxury beauty products to Legos to wine, just to name a few. We’ve found some festive ones…

September means Back to Basics here at Inman. As real estate navigates the post-settlement era with new commission rules, real estate professionals from across the country will share what’s working for them, how they’ve evolved their systems and tools, and where they’re investing personally. With the National Association of Realtor’s new commission rules, negotiation has never been a more critical skill for agents to master.  Sadly, very few agents have strong negotiation skills, especially in face-to-face offer situations. The good news is the most powerful negotiation strategies rely on asking questions and waiting for your clients’ feedback about what to…

Michael Conway, Starbucks’ North America CEO, is calling it quits after just eight months on the job—and the coffee giant isn’t going to replace him.Conway informed the company of his decision last week, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Monday.Before stepping into the North American CEO role in April, he served as the group president of international and channel development and president of Starbucks Canada. Conway was the first person to fill the newly-created role in a bid to reorganize the company’s regional leadership by former CEO Laxman Narasimhan, Bloomberg reported in March.He will remain with the…

Multiple states and regions affected in a country already plunged into crisis by the February 2021 coup.At least 236 people have been confirmed dead after Typhoon Yagi caused severe flooding in several regions of Myanmar. Some 77 people remain missing, the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Tuesday, citing official figures. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) indicated the toll could be even higher. “Multiple sources indicate that hundreds of people have died, with many more missing,” it said in an update on Monday, saying an estimated 631,000 people might have been affected by…

Is a Sister Wives spin-off on the way? Even with the somber topic of the Season 19 Sister Wives premiere, longtime viewers know that the show is not what it once was. Because the family has changed forever. Christine Brown left Kody. Janelle left Kody. Then, Kody and Meri parted ways. There’s a sizable portion of the audience who’d love to see Christine and Janelle’s famous friendship. Without having to hate-watch the Kody segments. During an interview, Janelle Brown and Christine Brown appear excited. (Image Credit: Entertainment Tonight/YouTube) A ‘Sister Wives’ spin-off makes so much sense Even as far back…

In the wake of the Aug. 17 deadline, a rising share of agents told the Inman Intel Index that they were frustrated with industry trade groups and have considered leaving the industry. But will this all blow over? This report is available exclusively to subscribers of Inman Intel, the data and research arm of Inman offering deep insights and market intelligence on the business of residential real estate and proptech. Subscribe today. Is a rising tide of agents plotting a revolt against their largest trade group, or even an exit from real estate? Probably not. But in the latest Inman Intel Index…

Despite widespread bullishness on India, with its stock market highs and healthy bank balance sheets, a shortage of deposits is causing some uneasiness in the country’s financial sector.Speaking to CNBC in an exclusive interview, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das discussed the issue of slowing growth in bank deposits underperforming an expansion in loans. There is not cause for concern currently, Das said, but there could be trouble ahead if the situation persists.”So there is a gap of 350 to 400 basis points,” he said, referencing the difference between credit and deposit growth. Annual figures from August put loan…

Bodycam footage shows arrest of suspected Trump gunmanA gunman hid for nearly 12 hours in bushes before Donald Trump played an unscheduled game of golf at his oceanfront club in Florida – leaving locals stunned at what authorities say appears to be the second attempt to assassinate the former president in as many months.It was hot and cloudy on Sunday afternoon when Trump and his good friend, real estate developer Steve Witkoff, arrived on the course of Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.The former president was on the fifth fairway at 13:31 EDT (17:31 GMT), an area adjacent…

Credit: Elena Nenkova/Hallmark June — Hallmark Channel ‘For Love & Honey’ Premiere Date: Saturday, June 1, at 8 p.m. ET. Stars: Andrew Walker and Margaret Clunie Logline: “Beekeeper Eva (Clunie) uncovers an ancient fresco while rescuing a hive. Austen (Walker), a visiting archeologist, thinks it is key to his research, so he persuades Eva to help him on his quest across Malta.” ‘Savoring Paris’ Premiere Date: Saturday, June 8, at 8 p.m. ET Stars: Bethany Joy Lenz and Stanley Weber Logline: “Disillusioned with her life, Ella (Lenz) embarks on a soul-searching journey to Paris where she navigates love, self-discovery and…

Real estate and mortgage professionals: Your voice matters! Fill out the 5 minute survey today! Each quarter, HousingWire will tally the results and compile a report to gauge the market and provide you with valuable market trends, opportunities, and challenges. There is much to learn about the challenges real estate and mortgage professionals are facing. And, this survey includes relevant questions on which presidential candidate has a better plan for housing, your opinion on whether or not Freddie and Fannie should be privatized and what scripts are working for real estate professionals as they navigate the new compensation rules and…