Looking to maximize your home’s value on Zillow? Getting the highest estimate isn’t just about luck; it’s about knowing how to play the game.
These 5 tech tricks will make your life easier
It’s easy to be drawn into buying the latest and greatest tech. One of my goals is to give you ways to get more out of the tech you already own. Take Amazon Prime.
If you signed up to shop for this year’s Prime Day sales, don’t miss out on all the perks that come with your membership. Here are my favorite hidden Prime benefits.
Of course, freebies are always great. We regularly round up all the tech upgrades you can get without paying a dime. Check out these 15 freebies, from free office software to free audiobooks.
Tech time and money savers tend to slip under the radar. Here are five I think you will love.
1. Keep your phone number forever
Most of us have a few different cell phone numbers throughout our lives. Don’t let your old one go if you need to switch to a new number. Why?
Think about everything tied to your number. You have likely signed up for many services over the years using it. Your cell phone number is connected to your bills, and it gets two-factor authentication codes to let you log in to various accounts.
The easiest way to keep an old number is to port it to Google Voice for a $20 fee. Just be sure to do this before you switch numbers with your carrier.
Not every provider or phone number is eligible, but it’s worth checking. You will need your account number and PIN, so have your billing account information handy.
Tap or click for instructions and even more great uses for a free Google Voice number.
2. Easy shortcuts to sound smarter
If you spend a lot of time writing, you already know about Grammarly, the tool that helps you fix grammar, spelling, punctuation and clarity issues. The free version of the browser extension is worth the download. The paid version, Grammarly Premium, gives you even more pointers. To save some cash, go with the annual payment option.
5 private details about you and your home anyone can find online
Thinking of buying or selling a home? There’s a wealth of information online showing you every detail of a house. Doing your research will help you get a better deal no matter which side of the bargaining table you’re on.
Zillow’s Zestimate guesses how much your house (or any other house) is worth. How many data points does Zillow factor in? Is it close to … A.) 100, B.) 500, C.) 7.5 million or D.) 20 million?