One Family’s Journey Through Guardianship Hell

The last time Patricia Femia saw her mother, Ada Vocino, was February 14,  2013 — Valentine’s Day. But this was anything but a heartfelt meeting. The two women were in the Morris County Courthouse in Morristown, N.J. and were there for war. Patricia, t… Continue reading

New Research Sheds More Light on Alzheimer’s in Women

Women seem to be dominating the headlines recently, with the triumphant U.S. women’s team World Cup Soccer win and the focus of attention on Capitol Hill’s female legislators. However, one area where women are leading is not a reason for applause: the … Continue reading

Learning New Things: No Audience Required

As the instructor was assembling foam dumbbells for her upcoming water aerobics class, I was grateful her busyness kept her from looking my way. Because I was wearing goggles instead of my eyeglasses, her image had a soft blur, as if she were a figure … Continue reading

Hiring? 10 tips for finding (and fostering) the best recruits

If a brokerage’s failure or success lies in hiring the right agents, what steps should it take to ensure its hiring the right people? Here are a few proactive steps you can take to hire the best possible candidates. Continue reading

Wanna finish 2019 strong? Do a 5-step mid-year brokerage checkup

How are your agents doing year-to-date? Are you on target to hit your firm’s goals? Are any budget items out of line? Here are a few tips to make sure you finish up 2019 strong and are ready for whatever next year brings. Continue reading

Police handcuffed and searched a black Realtor and his client. Now the agent is suing Cincinnati

‘My hope is that no professional is treated the way I was that day,’ Movement Realty agent Jerry Isham told Inman. Continue reading

Baird & Warner CEO: ‘The buyer should pay the buyer agent’

Steve Baird, the CEO of the 160-year-old Chicago-based brokerage, speaks exclusively to Inman about staying relevant in the face of competitive forces. Continue reading