2020 Election: The Case For, and Against, Talking Politics at Work

(This article previously appeared on Rewire.org.) Politics has traditionally been frowned upon as a topic of conversation at work. But, at one time, women weren’t allowed to wear pants at the office — workplace “rules” do change. Does this one hold up … Continue reading

Breaking down the housing proposals of Biden and Sanders

The race for the Democratic presidential nomination effectively narrowed to a two-man race Tuesday. But Biden and Sanders have very different ideas about housing. Continue reading

2020 Election: Easy Ways to Get Involved in Political Campaigns

Now that the 2020 election season is officially underway, you may be interested in finding ways to become politically active. Not only could doing so help you make a difference, it could boost your sense of well-being, too. Getting involved in campaign… Continue reading

Do You Have Existential Anxiety?

(Editor’s Note: This story originally ran on Rewire.) National and international politics are reaching a cacophony. It’s hard to cut through the chatter to know where our country, and planet, is really headed. To top it off, we’re living with feelings … Continue reading

6 housing topics to talk about (instead of politics) on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving dinners can quickly turn tense when touchy subjects are brought up. Here are six interesting housing topics to chat about instead. Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: Should political opinions be kept off social media?

In this column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical Miami real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This month: An agent with strong political and societal opinions wants to share them on her social media platforms. How ca… Continue reading

What to Read About Climate Change

(Climate change is a top election issue for Next Avenue readers. So, we’ve enlisted the expertise of Craig Miller, a science journalist who has been reporting on the subject since 2008. Here is his first article. Since this is a new topic area for us, … Continue reading

From the Great Recession to 9/11: What to do when external factors get in the way of a real estate deal

Economic changes, tariffs and international conflicts can put buyers on edge — here’s how you can help them make the right decision. Continue reading

Critics slam presidential hopeful’s plan to ‘tax the hell’ out of the rich

One analyst said Friday that the tax proposal from presidential candidate and New York Mayor Bill de Blasio ‘would destroy a lot of wealth in the country.’ Continue reading

2020 Election: What Are the Most Important Issues to You?

The 2020 election is in full swing, and the presidential candidates are beginning to set their political stance on some key issues. At Next Avenue, we know that our readers are keenly interested in policies and government programs that affect older adu… Continue reading