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Forget what you know about retirees. Here’s what they’re looking for now

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Do you think working with newly retired homebuyers is challenging? Expert Luke Babich offers some insights on how to practice patience when working with this generation to find their dream home. Continue reading →

Millennials glow up: Tech savvy age group nears 50% share of US buyers

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In 2021, millennials made up the largest share of buyers at 43 percent, up from 37 percent in 2020, according to the National Association of Realtors’ Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report. Continue reading →

32% of first-time buyers get financial help from a relative or friend: NAR

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Limited income was the most cited factor holding back non-homeowners from saving, according to a new survey by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

The Coronavirus Crisis: A Time for Solvers

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(Across caregiving and community, business and intergenerational attitudes, the pandemic and how we respond to it could change us forever. Next Avenue turned to some of our Influencers in Aging, a diverse group of thought leaders, for their insights, c… Continue reading →

The Real Word: Zillow CEO Rich Barton’s ‘trade-in experience’ dream

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Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week: CEO Rich Barton dished on Zillow’s ambitions for what it calls “Real Estate 2.0” on CNBC. Here’s what agents should know. Continue reading →

Boomer Blaming, Finger Pointing and the Generational Divide

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“Don’t trust anyone over 30.” It’s a line made famous by ’60s activist Jack Weinberg when a San Francisco Chronicle reporter interviewed him about the ongoing Free Speech Movement at the University of California, Berkeley. Generational finger pointing … Continue reading →

The Distressing Growth of Wealth Inequality of Boomers

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In her piercing new book Unbound: How Inequality Constricts Our Economy and What We Can Do About It, economist Heather Boushey writes: “The trend toward greater economic inequality continues its seemingly inexorable march.” Four recent studies — includ… Continue reading →

The 5 Big Mistakes Boomers Make When Switching Careers

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Many boomers want to change careers for a variety of reasons: to reduce stress; to learn something new; to follow their passion; to find a change of pace or to stay ahead financially. But it’s easy to make mistakes and overlook factors that are critica… Continue reading →