Most consumers value agents — but do very little vetting: Survey

New research from Century 21 shows that 99 percent of buyers believe their agent added value. However, on average consumers interview only two agents before settling on a representative. Continue reading

Real estate icon: Ryan Serhant to speak at Inman Connect New York

Ryan Serhant will talk about life as a reality TV star and how he’s built one of the strongest real estate teams in the business at Inman Connect New York, Jan. 28-31. Continue reading

The Double Whammy for Older, Low-Wage Workers With Chronic Conditions

Sixty percent of Americans have at least one chronic disease, such as heart disease or diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chronic diseases are even more common among older, low-income adults and minorities. But when … Continue reading

Embracing Home Renovations When You’re Resistant to Change

Embarking on a home renovation is exciting for most of the couples Adam Mandel meets as owner of JRZ Construction, a design-and-build residential construction company in Dallas. Yet, multiple times a year, Mandel comes across resisters: people who don’… Continue reading

How Essential Tremor Is Diagnosed and Treated

Robert Chance has lived with an essential tremor in his left hand since he was 6. He managed to help out on his family’s Minnesota farm, although he did have trouble flying kites. After college, Chance turned his love of flying into a stint as a Navy p… Continue reading

What the 2020 presidential candidates are saying about housing

Housing hasn’t been the focus for the crowded field of Democratic contenders, but that hasn’t stopped some candidates from releasing comprehensive housing plans. Continue reading

Pulse: 12 responses to ‘I’m happy renting right now’

Readers offered a range of ways to overcome this objection mostly revolving around homeownership as a wealth-building mechanism, including by highlighting tax benefits and the folly of paying “someone else’s mortgage.” Continue reading