How to NOT be at the Bottom of the Food Chain

“There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics” –attributed to the 19th-century British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli.

From the results of a NAR members survey: “For all Realtors in 2010, the typical brokerage specialist completed eight transaction sides or commercial deals. Eight percent did not complete a single transaction in 2010, down from 12 percent in both 2009 and 2008. Median gross income among sales agents was a mere $24,900.” However, this report...  more...

On Dependence

Part 2: Smarter Homes

Why ‘The Internet of Things’ Begins at Home

“Humans are inherently inefficient creatures. We leave lights on needlessly, keep the home thermostat cranked up with the windows open, and forget to turn off our televisions when we leave the house. And despite the advances in computing power over the past few decades, our buildings aren’t doing anything to make up for our inefficiencies. ‘Most buildings are dumb,’ says EnOcean Chairman Graham Martin...  more...