What you need to know about Alexa flash briefings, the new tool taking real estate by storm

Flash briefings are growing in popularity and proponents believe as Amazon pushes further into millions of homes, the audio clips are going to have a massive role in the future of real estate. Continue reading

Infections Could Trigger a Heart Attack or Stroke

(This article previously appeared in American Heart Association News.) Diabetes, high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol are well-known risk factors for cardiovascular disease. But what about just getting sick? Could picking up some type of bug in… Continue reading

Using Simple Movements to Calm the Nervous System

A multimedia program first developed to help calm children with autism is now proving to be of great help to older adults with anxiety or dementia. Called “LifeMoves,” the sensorimotor program incorporates simple, gentle arm movements with soothing mus… Continue reading

Could an Accessory Dwelling Unit Help Your Aging Parent?

When Americans are surveyed about where they want to live as they get older, most say they’d like to stay in their homes and “age in place.”  But many can’t, because their homes have too many stairs or are in frigid climates that aren’t hospitable. Tha… Continue reading

Tattoos: It’s Never Too Late for Body Art

Tattooing is such an ancient art that some tattoo tools found in Europe are estimated to be 12,000 years old. But it’s only in the past few decades that tattooing has started to lose its stigma. It was actually illegal in Oklahoma until 2006 and banned… Continue reading

The essential guide to 2019 real estate events

At their best, they can keep real estate professionals informed about the biggest trends shaping the industry and provide valuable face-time with peers and industry leaders. Continue reading

Connect the Speakers: Shari Porter on building a lead generation strategy that works

“The biggest part of lead generation is returning leads from your existing clients.” Continue reading

Connect the Speakers: John Berkowitz on why agents need to lean in to AI

“Despite the massive industry friction, and the lack of incredible consumer experiences, Americans have not lost the dream, and desire, to own a home.” Continue reading

7 Ways to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

(This article originally appeared in 2016 and has been updated.) It’s that time of year again. A new beginning, a clean slate. But how often do you actually make good on your New Year’s resolutions? If the answer is “not very,”  you’ll want to read the… Continue reading