Smaller brokerages may lack the institutional muscle of the major franchises or the endless capital from Silicon Valley, but their bootstrapping innovations are nevertheless winning them listings and offering a model for independent players hoping to s… Continue reading
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) causes deterioration of the macula, the part of the eye that provides sharp, clear, straight-ahead vision. As many as 11 million people in the United States have some form of AMD, and that number is expected to in… Continue reading
After serving time in a long-term marriage, I got divorced and joined the dating market. I’m a boomer, and, while it’s been a challenge to find straight, sane men to date, nothing could have prepared me for the wacky world of online dating. Before Inte… Continue reading
College admissions season always makes families jittery. High school seniors wait anxiously for the fat or thin envelopes or emails that will determine their next four years. But this acceptance season has unnerved the whole country. Mind-boggling deta… Continue reading
This is an especially tricky tax season. Many tax-law changes Congress enacted in 2017 are now showing up on 2018 income tax returns. So it’s only natural that many taxpayers are confused. Next Avenue asked our readers to send us their questions. Then … Continue reading
Expired listings are critical to healthy real estate success. In fact, some agents focus exclusively on expired listings when they first start, and it helps their career take off. Expired listings sellers have already made the hardest decision they hav… Continue reading
We often hear agents brag about how busy they are and how multitasking is second nature. In my experience, multitasking isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Here are five ways focusing will make you a better agent. Continue reading
As a newbie agent, one of the best ways to get in the game is to host open houses for other agents. Here are a few tips that’ll help you avoid awkward situations and missteps along the way. Continue reading
The International Builders Show, sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders and the National Kitchen and Bath Association, hosted more than 1,500 product makers and some 67,000 home builders, remodelers and allied professionals. Here are so… Continue reading
What does the transition from buying and selling homes to growing your investment portfolio look like? Why should agents be using this strategy to build wealth? From duplexes to cemeteries, listen in as these pros explain their different takes on inves… Continue reading