Retiring on Next to Nothing in America

(In her blistering new book, Downhill From Here: Retirement Insecurity in the Age of Inequality, sociologist Katherine S. Newman paints a bleak picture of the state of retirement in America. The book comes from two years of analysis and 300 interviews … Continue reading

NPR’s ‘Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!’ Panelists Tell All

Since 1998, the NPR news quiz Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! has been a weekend staple for its approximately six million listeners per week. On the hour-long show, produced by WBEZ and NPR in Chicago, and typically taped at the Chase Bank Auditorium, celebri… Continue reading

4 ways brokerages can expand their agents’ education

In the constantly changing real estate industry, how do real estate brokerages furnish their agents with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed? Here are some of the top strategies for fostering agent growth through coaching, ongoing education an… Continue reading

7 reasons pre-listing inspections are an absolute must

Contrary to popular belief, the celebrations shouldn’t begin right when a contract is executed — in fact, it marks the beginning of a long and uncertain process to a potential closing. The best way to increase a seller’s chances of closing smoothly is… Continue reading

Which MLS is on top? T3 Sixty’s newest rankings

T3 Sixty has announced that rankings for the largest MLSs, state Realtor associations and local associations have been added to the Swanepoel Mega 1000 list for the first time. Continue reading

Your Way out of a Financial Crisis: 6 Ways a Short Term Loan Can Save the Day

Many of us hit a financial roadblock at some point in our lives and it can be very stressful to face a financial crisis and just as hard to keep a clear head and focus on finding a positive way out of the situation. It is never a good idea to hit the p… Continue reading

NAR hit with yet another antitrust suit over buyer commissions

Another homeseller is challenging the sharing of real estate sales commissions between listing and buyer’s brokers, according to a new lawsuit. Continue reading