OJO Labs raises $40M in Series C funding

OJO Labs, the startup behind the artificial intelligence-based personal assistant “OJO,” announced Tuesday its raised $45 million in Series C funding. Continue reading

Zillow is testing self-guided home tours to compete with iBuyers

Zillow is piloting a new program in Phoenix that gives prospective homebuyers access to the online behemoth’s homes without appointments or even agents. Continue reading

The 4 Things That Matter Most Late in Life

When I was asked to contribute to an international survey on “What is most important for well-being in later life?” my first response was: Oh, I can easily come up with an answer to that question. A few seconds after I said yes, I realized that I shoul… Continue reading

Grandmas2Go Arrive With Love

The ways that a grandmother shows love are often very simple: By helping to make a healthy meal, doing the laundry or the dishes, reading to older children in the family or just spending time holding and rocking a new baby so the parent can rest or rec… Continue reading

How Nordic Walking Can Improve Your Overall Fitness

If you’re looking to make new friends or even just have a chat with a stranger, while improving your overall fitness, let me suggest taking up Nordic walking. Almost every time I grab my sticks and head out for a vigorous stroll, regardless of the seas… Continue reading

Sandra Day O’Connor and Alzheimer’s: A Personal Story

Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t discriminate. No matter your fame, no matter how deep your pockets, it slowly, but methodically ravages minds. It’s an unwelcome visitor. Few understand this more than the family of retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O… Continue reading

10 tips for snagging a buyer (and tons of leads) at your next open house

Open houses have long been seen by sellers as an activity crucial to selling their homes, and agents believe just as fervently that open houses are tools for developing buyer leads. Here’s how to host these events the right way so that they serve both … Continue reading

5 ways home insulation could be killing you (and your wallet)

A home’s insulation is instrumental to energy efficiency and basic comfort, so it’s no wonder that experiencing problems can lead to costly inconveniences and health hazards. Here are five insulation issues that require vigilance and immediate attentio… Continue reading