Monthly Archives: April 2019

Modus wants to make earnest deposits as easy as Venmo-ing

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Modus hopes to bring that same ease of use to the process of paying earnest money. In an email, Modus co-founder and chief operating officer Jai Sim told Inman that users can connect Digital Earnest Money Deposit to their bank accounts, though it is no… Continue reading →

Housing discrimination by zodiac sign?

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While most discrimination laws apply only to landlords and brokers rather than people seeking roommates for themselves, any tenant would have a difficult time making a discrimination case due to their astrological sign, said Dr. David Wachsmuth, a McGi… Continue reading →

For These Student Entrepreneurship Winners, It’s All in the Family Business

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In his book Wisdom @ Work, entrepreneur and “modern elder” Chip Conley identifies “intergenerational reciprocity” as a wellspring of social and economic opportunity. “When generations were siloed, both older and younger workers were like hermetically s… Continue reading →

Doughnut Hole Closed, But Many Still Struggle With Medicare Drug Costs

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(This article appeared previously in Kaiser Health News.) Three times a week, Tod Gervich injects himself with Copaxone, a prescription drug that can reduce the frequency of relapses in people who have some forms of multiple sclerosis. After more than … Continue reading →

Meetups: Share Your Passions and Have Fun

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Are you by any chance an African-American widower living in Des Moines who loves gourmet cooking and pickleball? Or a Seattle barista, cancer survivor and gaming fanatic? Perhaps a Denver cannabis enthusiast, heli-skier and telenovela fan? Then there’s… Continue reading →

3 investing truths from a tenured agent and investor

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Chris Haddon sits down with D.C. agent and investor Cher Castillo, who shares why jumping into real estate — both investing and working with clients — has ultimately created her success and what she’s learned along the way. Continue reading →

Thinking of switching brokerages? Ask yourself these 7 questions first

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Before making any major decision — in life or in real estate — it’s imperative to do a little soul searching first. Here are seven questions you should ask yourself before jumping ship to a new brokerage. Continue reading →