Can Medical Marijuana Help People With Dementia?

There may be nothing more painful than looking on, helplessly, while a loved one struggles with the agitation and uncontrolled behaviors of dementia. This is what happened to Greg Spier, as he watched his father, Alex Spier, who suffered from Alzheimer… Continue reading

The Nation’s Largest LGBTQ-Inclusive Affordable Housing for Older Adults

When applications opened for New York City’s first affordable housing property for LGBTQ older adults recently, 1,000 people eagerly sent theirs in on that first day. This underscores a genuine need. Not only is New York City increasingly unaffordable,… Continue reading

2020 Election: The Kamala Harris Plan to Close the Gender Pay Gap

Now that the 2020 presidential election campaign is in full swing, Next Avenue will be analyzing the candidates’ policy ideas of particular interest to Americans 50 and older. We’re starting with one from Democrat Kamala Harris, which aims to close the… Continue reading

Video Chats With Family and Friends Offer Mental Health Boost

Anne Whitley lives 800 miles from her grandchildren’s home in Florida, but she still sees them daily. On her iPhone’s FaceTime app, Whitley catches up with her five-year old granddaughter, Cairo, who might show off a new toy, and her year-old grandson,… Continue reading

5 ways golf course communities are luring in buyers

In areas where high-end golf course communities are prevalent, competition to attract these buyers is fierce. Luxe developers, boards and operators in amenity-rich areas like Florida need to attract young high-end families. Here’s how they are upping t… Continue reading

10 tips for perfecting direct mail (and keeping it out of the trash)

Direct mail needs to be sent to the right audience at the right time and with the right message.Here’s how to get your message into the hands of your intended audience (rather than the trash) for the most impact. Continue reading

How this agent fine-tuned his prospecting skills for 2019

Have you ever looked at the contacts you’ve made after a grueling prospecting session and wondered what’s the point? A person can only hear the word “no” so many times before getting discouraged, right? Here’s how Ramon Sanchez is making traditional pr… Continue reading

Where do SoftBank’s struggles leave Opendoor, Compass and real estate tech?

The Vision Fund’s commitment to real estate remains intact, according to a person familiar with its thinking. By the fund’s estimation, it’s still early innings for industry disruption, the person said. Continue reading

Inman Announces the First Round of Startup Alley Participants for ICLV19

Tallahassee, Fla. (June 6, 2019) – Inman Group® announced the first round of companies no more than two years old that will be part of Startup Alley at Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 22 – 26, 2019. Continue reading

Connect Throwback: A blueprint for your social media spend in 2019

Marki Lemons-Ryhal took to the stage at Inman Connect to discuss everything social media. What transpired was a powerful session on how to leverage a new wave of social media to elevate your real estate business. Continue reading