Author Jonathan Santlofer Reflects on Grief

Before The Widower’s Notebook became an eloquent and poignant memoir, it was six composition-style notebooks filled by the novelist and artist Jonathan Santlofer in a nightly practice which he says “kept him grounded” at a time when he felt wholly “dis… Continue reading

Why Many Older Americans Are Food Insecure

Who do you picture when you think about food insecurity? A child relying on the free breakfast and lunch her school provides? A family using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (aka, food stamps) at the grocery store? A homeless m… Continue reading

8 Things to Know Before Buying a Retirement Condo

When Marsh Williams and his wife, Carol, of Columbus, Ohio, wanted to buy a low-maintenance home in 2013, they knew a condominium would let them travel without fretting about forgoing necessary yard work or exterior upkeep. The couple, both then 61, th… Continue reading

My Second Act: From Corporate PR to Tennis Coach

A high school tennis player had concern on her face during a changeover. “I feel really uncomfortable coach, totally off my game,” she said. “There’s no pace on her shots and I’m hitting everything out.” The junior I was coaching was down three games t… Continue reading

Protect Yourself Against Pneumococcal Pneumonia

(This post is sponsored and developed, in part, by Pfizer; however, the opinions are my own.) As winter approaches, those of us who are 65 or older are often encouraged by health care providers to get vaccinated against seasonal illnesses, such as the … Continue reading

RE/MAX CEO on what a gunshot taught him about real estate

At the Inman Connect New York 2019 real estate conference on Wednesday morning, Adam Contos recounted how during a particular SWAT call, he and a partner were throwing concussion grenades into a window when a bullet struck a tree in between them. Continue reading

In Pictures: Inman Connect New York, Day 3

A recap of ICNY’s Wednesday General Sessions, Teams Track and Thriving In A Turning Market Track. Continue reading

Just stop! 7 things agents need to change immediately

Real estate agents need to redefine their value proposition in today’s market. Here are seven things they can do to revamp the way they approach business. Continue reading

Brokerage CEO takes a swing at tech disrupters

Instead of succumbing to the lure of the latest shiny object, real estate agents should focus their efforts on staying in touch with their clients, leading their teams, and generally building a meaningful community, according to Creig Northrop, CEO and… Continue reading

How to get sellers to accept pricing in a turning market

The market does appear to be cooling off and that can prompt painful conversations with clients who may not realize they need to temper their expectations.  Continue reading