Do-Over.Me: Guiding People Through Life Makeovers

The problem with career counseling for people in their 50s and 60s is that it’s often mostly about reworking your résumé and LinkedIn profile and developing a “personal brand.” But what if it was more holistic? A process where you and your adviser work… Continue reading

Comparing 3 Methods of Intermittent Fasting

No doubt you’ve heard about intermittent fasting, which is getting buzz for good reason. Growing evidence supports the health benefits of this pattern of eating in which you alternate periods of eating with periods of fasting. Studies show that intermi… Continue reading

At 70, Raffi Finds a New Voice

Children’s music legend Raffi is still crooning about baby belugas and shaking the sillies out to crowds across the country. But, this spring, the 70-year-old is turning some of his attention to others in those packed theaters: the adults. Raffi, whose… Continue reading

How to Lead and Succeed in a Multigenerational Workforce

I have been known to roll my eyes when I tell my story about an editor several decades my junior who didn’t return my phone calls or emails–which enraged and frustrated me. Then one day, I tried texting and poof, she responded immediately. I realized t… Continue reading

Want to rise above your competition? Try these 5 pro moves

In real estate, showcasing your professionalism is how you get business. It’s how you convince buyers and sellers to work with you over the plethora of other agents out there. What can you do to exhibit competence and display your skillset to past and … Continue reading

3 essential social media platforms for newbie agents

When it comes to social media, it’s a bit of a jungle out there. To help new agents suss out what’s crucial, here are the top three platforms and some tips for how to make it all work with your marketing plan. Continue reading

Realtor.com lays off Arizona sales team, consolidates in California

The team in Scottsdale had been working on realtor.com’s lead generation and marketing products, which are geared toward real estate agents. Now, all those sales efforts at realtor.com will be consolidated into an office in Westlake Village, California… Continue reading

Redfin’s new agent-free service hits regulatory snag

Redfin Direct, a pilot program that allows consumers to make direct offers on homes listed by real estate brokerage Redfin online without being represented by a buyer’s agent, is violating a regulation regarding agency disclosure, according to a Massac… Continue reading

Same-sex couples face discriminatory lending practices: Study

Same-sex couples were 73 percent more likely to be rejected for mortgages than heterosexual couples, according to an Iowa State University Ivy College of Business analysis. The study looked at home loans granted over a quarter of a century between 1990… Continue reading

Company that eliminates security deposits ‘locks’ in new partner

LeaseLock replaces security deposits with monthly fees and believes its new insurance partnership shows that the industry is embracing its business model. Continue reading