How Public Health Programs Can Become Age-Friendly

Years ago, when Terry Fulmer was a nurse working in a hospital, she often had the same thought as she discharged an elderly patient: “I wished I could call a public health representative and say ‘I’m sending this person home – they will not do well. Ca… Continue reading

It’s Quality, Not Quantity, of Life That Matters

(Advances in science and public health are increasing longevity and enhancing the quality of life for people around the world. In this series of interviews with the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging, 14 visionaries are revealing exciting … Continue reading

Living Life With the End in Mind

(Editor’s note: This story is part of a special report for The John A. Hartford Foundation.) Cathy Wurzer made a dying man a promise. Through interviews with Bruce Kramer (a former dean at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn.) beginning in 2… Continue reading

Keller Williams, Compass and eXp among ‘best places to work’

Three flaming stars in real estate brokerage — Compass, Keller Williams Realty and eXp Realty — rank among the best places to work in 2019, according to job reviews site Glassdoor. Continue reading

How California’s wildfires are affecting its real estate

Nick Giovacchini of San Francisco-based real estate investment firm AlphaFlow discusses how the recent California wildfires have impacted the region thus far and how they will continue to do so in the weeks, months and years ahead. Continue reading

The Real Word: What agents think about Zillow bringing back unvetted leads

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week: Zillow is bringing back unvetted leads. Byron and Nicole discuss how there are mixed reviews from agents about this move. Continue reading

Help! 5 strategies for having tough conversations with clients

Buying or selling a home is an extremely personal and emotional transaction. Because of that, you need to be prepared in advance for the kinds of tough conversations you will face. Here are some strategies to help you get through the difficult talks wi… Continue reading