Upsizing in Retirement: Going Against the Grain

When Ruth Brod retired from her job as a probation officer in 2004, she and her retired husband, Al, decided to sell their 1,600-square-foot house in New Hyde Park, N.Y. and move into a 2,800-square-foot house in Delray Beach, Fla. Having ample room to… Continue reading

How to Choose Your Ideal Place to Retire Abroad

If you’ve been contemplating the idea of retiring abroad, you may have done a little research. Maybe you’ve even jumped on the internet to look for the country that’s best for you. Big mistake. You probably know the old saying: “If you don’t know where… Continue reading

Should You Move Near Your Grown Child When You Retire?

Dan and Alice Smith, both 64, have never shied away from change — that includes a change of address. When Dan was a marketing executive for an oil company in the 1970s, relocations came with the territory. After switching to the auto industry in the ea… Continue reading

Should You Move Near Your Grown Child When You Retire?

Dan and Alice Smith, both 64, have never shied away from change — that includes a change of address. When Dan was a marketing executive for an oil company in the 1970s, relocations came with the territory. After switching to the auto industry in the ea… Continue reading

Working with out-of-town buyers? 7 tips for making it less stressful

If you’re used to the ins and outs of your neighborhood, it might be difficult to verbally convey those strengths and weaknesses to someone who can’t be there to see it in person. Here are some strategies to make the big transition smoother for everyo… Continue reading

MoveEasy packs Amazon Echo app, 30K agents to branded portal

MoveEasy’s agent-branded relocation portal is a great tool for the real estate industry, and now users of Amazon Echo. Continue reading

10 Things to Consider When Relocating After 50

Deciding on a new city to call home after 50 can be best approached if you think like an informed consumer. That means doing your research. You are effectively buying an area’s offerings of a new lifestyle, and your new place in life. You may be a gran… Continue reading

Moving concierge Updater expands to work with more brokerages

Updater announced that it is integrating with six new brokerage software providers: AccountTECH, BackAgent, Brokermint, Docusign Transaction Rooms, Paperless Pipeline and Profit Power. Continue reading