New FEMA plan could make flood insurance more costly for some

Federal officials are reportedly exploring a new flood insurance reform plan that would rely more heavily on data, potentially offering homeowners more transparency about the risks they face while also driving up rates in some areas. Continue reading

‘This is just another home with a past’: Mansion where Phil Spector killed girlfriend hits the market

The estate where famed music producer Phil Spector shot and killed his girlfriend is now on the market for $5.5 million. Continue reading

National Association of Realtors takes on Wall Street Journal Op-Ed

The National Association of Realtors and real estate tech startup REX are duking it out over the value of Realtors in the pages of the Wall Street Journal. Continue reading

The Latest Theories in Alzheimer’s Research

Alzheimer’s disease is the most frequent form of dementia, and it is both cruel and tragically common. The world’s slowest, most painful disappearing act affects 5.7 million Americans — and with the large boomer generation reaching age 65 and beyond, t… Continue reading

The Volunteering That Makes People 55+ Healthier

As Dr. Ann Hwang of the health care advocacy nonprofit Community Catalyst has written on Next Avenue, research studies show that older adults who volunteer are less likely to have high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease. They face a lower risk of… Continue reading