Monthly Archives: May 2019

Realogy has hit pause on big acquisitions. That could change

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Since scooping up Climb Real Estate in 2016, the company has moved away from brokerage acquisitions. But Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider revealed how that all might change. Continue reading →

Retired Expats in Ecuador: What Life’s Really Like for Them

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Ecuador regularly shows up on those “Best Places to Retire Abroad” lists. International Living named Ecuador its No. 4 country for the past two years and Live and Invest Overseas ranked Cuenca, Ecuador No. 7 on its 2019 list. And when I recently met wi… Continue reading →

How to Network With Younger People Effectively

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When was the last time you reached out to network with someone at least a generation younger than yourself? If you struggle to answer that question, you’re not alone. According to the nonprofit Gen2Gen, a mere 6% of Americans over 60 said they had disc… Continue reading →

Crime Fiction: Savvy Sleuths Over 50

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Does age really bring wisdom? Recent studies affirm this adage, showing that older adults are better able to estimate the slope of a hill, recover quickly after making a mistake  and use their brains more efficiently than younger adults. For readers of… Continue reading →

Ways to Reduce Your Chances for a Second Heart Attack

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(This article appeared previously in American Heart Association News.) After surviving a heart attack, you’re probably certain of this: You don’t want another one. Yet, about one in five people who have had a heart attack will be readmitted to the hosp… Continue reading →

Realogy’s revenue declines, earnings fall in line with consensus

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Realogy posted $1.1 billion in revenue in the second quarter of 2019, a decline of 9 percent from the first quarter due largely to lower transaction volume at its own-side real estate brokerage NRT.  Continue reading →

Why building relationships is paramount to maintaining a healthy pipeline

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This story about two agents’ transactions illustrates the difference between a “little picture” and “big picture” approach to growing your real estate career. Continue reading →