Identifying the Unique Challenges of Solo Agers

Over 30 years ago, researchers and geriatricians identified an “elder orphan” (sometimes called a “solo ager”) as a person aging alone with little support. But when my Elder Orphan Facebook group targeting this population launched over 2 1/2 years ago,… Continue reading

50+ Filmmakers Capture Their Stories

(Part of the VITALITY ARTS SPECIAL REPORT) Behind the Lens: 50+ Filmmakers goes behind the scenes of the 55+Video Memoir Class at Film North in St. Paul, Minn. and tells the story of Joe Moses, a University of Minnesota professor, who produced a short … Continue reading

When Your Partner Is Dying, What Do You Say?

My husband was diagnosed with cancer in 2010.  We managed to focus on the positive side of things (the doctors said that if they got all the cancer out of his stomach in an operation, then his prognosis was quite good.) But we blithely ignored the stat… Continue reading

SHARE: A fall home maintenance checklist for homeowners

This fall home maintenance checklist will get you and your clients ready for the coming season so that by the time winter rolls in, everyone will be able to spend a little more time in front of the fireplace with hot cocoa and a little less time wearin… Continue reading

Are iBuyers going to ruin everything for agents?

With venture capitalists practically throwing money at real estate companies, what’s to stop the lone agent or indie brokerage out there from being steamrolled by the big fellas? Find out here. Continue reading

Are real estate’s giants ready for a stock market correction?

As talk of a market correction looms, a look at the stock prices of Realogy, RE/MAX, Zillow and more. Continue reading

3 ways real estate agents can help renters become homeowners

Here’s how three real estate agents in three distinct markets — New York City, Chicago and Fargo — are helping renters make their dreams come true. Continue reading