It would be easy to think that most people passing age 50 are planning for retirement, certainly not thinking of starting a new career — let alone launching a venture. Yet new research by my colleague Yu-Chih Chen and me estimates that nearly two in fi… Continue reading
The 2020 election is in full swing, and the presidential candidates are beginning to set their political stance on some key issues. At Next Avenue, we know that our readers are keenly interested in policies and government programs that affect older adu… Continue reading
If you are sure you would never read a book about how to face death, especially long before you need it, A Beginner’s Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death just might convince you it wouldn’t be bad to have on the shelf. W… Continue reading
Real Trends and Tom Ferry released the seventh annual breakdown of the “best” — i.e. the most productive — real estate agents and teams in each state. Continue reading
Drew Hannan of Drew Hannan Homes and Keller Williams in Rochester, New York, is a former restaurateur and business owner who recently got into real estate as a second career. He got a very fast start closing 42 deals in his very first year, and he’s he… Continue reading
Based on the numbers and our personal experience of a larger number of prospects shopping but not buying, we suspect the seller’s market is about over. Here are five areas listing agents need to rethink and focus on when buyers are calling the shots. Continue reading
In this monthly advice column, the Marketing Mastermind answers three burning questions. This month’s topic: changing up your marketing as the season slows. As the action rolls into a lull in slower seasons, it’s a great opportunity to review your to-d… Continue reading
My team has found a client gift that helps agents stand out, win listings and keep clients for years after the sale closes. Find out what it is here. Continue reading
(Editor’s note: This content is sponsored by Acts Retirement-Life Communities.) It’s a commonly held belief that independent living is only for people who need assistance or care on a daily basis. But if that were the case, “independent living” wouldn’… Continue reading
The firm focuses on both private and public companies that are in growth stages. And it has invested in a host of well-known startups including Airbnb, Facebook, Expedia, Dollar Shave Club, GoFundMe, Netflix, Spotify, and Zillow. Continue reading