Vitality Arts Event Celebrates Creativity

(Part of the VITALITY ARTS SPECIAL REPORT) Storytelling, improvisation, filmmaking and even singing opera — these are just a few examples of the creative pursuits that were on full display at a recent Vitality Arts event, sponsored by Aroha Philanthrop… Continue reading

The Encore Career Movement Barrels Into Building Businesses

At the national Encore.org conference I just attended in Los Angeles, focused on ways people in the second half of life can make the world a better place, I was struck by what I heard at one particular session. “There has to be a demand in the marketpl… Continue reading

The Burgeoning Trend of Age-Friendly States

You’ve probably heard about age-friendly communities; maybe you even live in one of the 305 cities and towns with the AARP “Age-Friendly Community” designation. But what you might not know — and what I learned attending the Gerontological Society of Am… Continue reading

Simple Steps to Keep the Deadly C. Diff Infection at Bay

When you were a child, did you worry about monsters hiding under your bed or lurking behind your closet door? It turns out one monster — clostridium difficile, or C. diff — may actually be closer at hand, at least in hospitals and nursing homes. Transm… Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: Should you tell your sphere you’re ill?

A successful Miami real estate agent has been diagnosed with a relatively treatable form of cancer and is struggling with the decision of whether or not to share the news with colleagues and clients. Continue reading

Two-thirds of millennial homeowners suffer from buyer’s remorse

A recent survey revealed that many millennial homeowners regret their decision to purchase after the dust has cleared and they have settled into their new digs. Luckily, agents can help. Continue reading

The polite way to sell a home around the holidays

While most people will be eating pie and exchanging gifts with family, some real estate agents will be hard at work, helping many zealous buyers who hope to get an edge on their competition by placing an offer while everyone else is celebrating. Continue reading

10 tips for a fierce listing presentation in a competitive market

To help you stand out and win the confidence of your potential seller clients, here are 10 tips to make a lasting impression on your next listing presentation. Continue reading

Want a good deal on a home? Buy in December

The day after Christmas is the best day to buy a home if you’re looking for a discount, according to a new study from Attom Data Solutions. Overall December is the best month to buy a home if you’re looking for a deal, the study found. Continue reading

Real estate agent fined for helping intern fake doctor’s note

Jaideep Singh Puri caught a four-month suspension after writing a fake doctor’s note to help his intern with a college assignment. Continue reading