Connect the Speakers: Dominic Morrocco on building tech that makes agents more effective

“The greatest necessity of a real estate brokerage today is to diversify their income stream if they want to stay in the business.” Continue reading

Connect the Speakers: Steve Weiss on delivering value through relationship-building

“If you’re not reaching out to everyone you know to let them know what business you’re in, then you’re simply a secret agent.” Continue reading

Connect the Speakers: David Marine on the ‘3 Vs’ of marketing

“With shiny objects, the key is finding the right ones and then vetting the ideas behind them.” Continue reading

Reminder: The deadline to file your 1099-MISC forms is Jan. 31

The deadline for employers to report payments to contract workers on form 1099-MISC along with W-2 and W-3 forms is January 31. Continue reading

How Health Care Employers Are Welcoming Older Workers

Dr. Penny Wheeler, president and chief executive of Allina Health in Minneapolis, has a message for her 29,000 employees, especially those who are 50 and older and comprise about one-third of its workforce.: “We want you for a marathon, not a sprint.” … Continue reading

Contentment in the Winter of Life

(The following is an excerpt from Winter’s Graces: The Surprising Gifts of Later Life) The relationship between age and contentment is well documented, though scientists are still seeking to better understand the reasons for that link. Long years of li… Continue reading

The Basics of Senior Living and Care Communities

If you’re exploring the possibility of a senior living community or long-term care for yourself or a loved one, you’ll soon find there’s a bit of a learning curve related to the different types. One way to think of the scope and variety is in terms of … Continue reading

Is BNTouch the CRM agent-mortgage teams need?

This software platform for mortgage brokers to find, nurture and close loans can benefit real estate agents too. Continue reading

How do sports stadiums impact real estate?

At an anticipated cost of $892 million, the proposed ballpark in Ybor City, Florida, for the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team would have just 28,216 seats, making it the smallest in the major leagues. But the stadium looms large for housing in the area, ac… Continue reading