Monthly Archives: February 2020

Why Some Home Health Agencies Are Cutting Patients’ Services

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(This article appeared previously in Kaiser Health News.) Craig Holly was determined to fight when the home health agency caring for his wife decided to cut off services Jan. 18. The reason he was given by an agency nurse? His wife was disabled but sta… Continue reading →

The Best Cities for LGBTQ Retirees

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(It seems like every few weeks or so, someone publishes a new list of The Best Places to Retire. Dave Hughes’ new book, The Quest for Retirement Utopia, will help you clarify which criteria are most important to you in deciding where to retire and prov… Continue reading →

OPINION: Your Bucket List Isn’t Worth a Dime

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A recent Stanford University School of Medicine survey of 3,056 people found that 91% of them had a bucket list — things they want to do before they die. But I think the whole idea of a bucket list is disheartening. I say that because items on a “bucke… Continue reading →

Here’s a 7-step guide to resolving conflicts

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If you’re in the real estate business long enough, you’re bound to butt heads with someone at some point. What’s the best way to get through conflict? Columnist Matthew Szalecki recommends this rational, informed and fair approach to conflict resolutio… Continue reading →

Pulse: How readers are handling iBuyers in listing presentations

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In last week’s Pulse survey, we asked readers how they’ve tweaked their listing presentations in response to the rise of iBuyers. Seemingly, iBuyers have had a limited and isolated impact so far, but about a quarter of readers who responded shared how … Continue reading →

Agent/broker perspective: Why should a top agent hire an assistant?

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In this monthly column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This month: A broker wants his top producer to hire an assistant so that she can focus more on selling and securing list… Continue reading →

8 things mortgage lenders do that frustrate agents

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When the loan process gets derailed, it can set off an entire contagion of events that create a tremendous amount of stress for all involved. Here are eight things mortgage lenders do that frustrate agents to no end. Continue reading →