Delinquency rates, down overall, soar in cities hit by fires, flooding

In the face of historically low foreclosure rates the effects of climate change on homeownership has begun to take shape in cities now recovering from natural disasters. Continue reading

Connect the Speakers: Trista Curzydlo on how to stay out of legal trouble as a real estate agent

“Without disclosure, recording is a deceptive trade practice, and it puts agents in such a difficult position.” Continue reading

NAR and Upstream get a divorce

Upstream and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) are ending their relationship. NAR, which spent millions in supporting the development of the data management platform for the real estate industry, had previously served as Upstream’s technology … Continue reading

How to Disinherit a Family Member

We live in a world of fractured relationships. For example, there are blended families that never truly blended; kids who feel left behind because of their parents’ divorce and loved ones who’ve gone completely off-the-tracks because of an addiction or… Continue reading

The Surprising Reason People Say They Haven’t Saved More

Regrets, I’ve had a few, But then again, too few to mention — “My Way” It seems like every day, there’s a new survey showing how little Americans have saved. Recently, the Certified Financial Board of Standards polled 1,000 people and found that two th… Continue reading

The Perks of Being a Pet Sitter

Earlier this year, I had to put my beloved Lab rescue, Zoey, to sleep. She had been my constant companion and my constant joy for 12 years, and I am bereft without her. I want to get another dog eventually, but first I want to travel a bit and not worr… Continue reading