WATCH: What’s attractive to venture capitalists in 2019?

Buyers are competing with iBuyers, as well as investors, who want to buy and rent out homes. Bain Capital’s Merritt Hummer says her top trend is iBuyers, but from a perspective of empowering the homebuyer. Learn more about what venture capitalists are … Continue reading

Here’s what NAR wants in the next versions of Fannie and Freddie

NAR also said on Friday that any changes should maintain a host of features such as 30-year fixed-rate mortgages, affordable credit and reliable access to housing for both renters and homeowners. Continue reading

Ricoh announces new flagship Theta camera for 360-degree tours

Have suggestions for products that you’d like to see reviewed by our real estate technology expert? Email Craig Rowe. A camera that has rocketed to popularity in part due to its use in real estate virtual tours, has released a new version. Ricoh … Continue reading

Veterans Affairs loans have spiked since 2007 recession: Study

The percentage share of veterans and active duty servicemembers that applied for a first-time home loan partially guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) nearly doubled in the run up to the financial crisis, a new study out today fro… Continue reading

10 Ways We Spend Our Lives Waiting

As one of the 76 million people comprising the boomer generation, I find myself luxuriating in time I never had before. I am also proud to report I hold another title, that of a newly retired person of which we are nearly 42.5 million people, growing s… Continue reading

How to Keep Your Muscles in Good ‘Functional’ Shape

(Editor’s note: This podcast is from The Not Old – Better Show.) Today, as part of our Fitness Friday series, we hear from returning guest Sabrena Jo, the director of science and research content for the American Council on Exercise. She shares importa… Continue reading