Monthly Archives: July 2019

Single-family rent prices up 3 percent in May: CoreLogic

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According to the latest CoreLogic data released on Tuesday, monthly rent for a single-family home grew by 3 percent to an average of $1,442 in May. Continue reading →

When a Parent Dies: Ways to Help Yourself and Your Surviving Parent

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Not too long ago, a dear friend’s dad suffered a major heart attack and died. At the funeral, there was little time for more than a brief exchange of words. But, given my background in grieving support and education, I wanted to offer some advice to he… Continue reading →

7 Insights on Ageism That May Surprise You

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I had the opportunity to speak at The Ageist conference in Los Angeles recently, a first-of-its-kind symposium to examine the economic and social impact of the modern 50+ demographic. What a dynamic, energized, well-connected community of people who wa… Continue reading →

How to be a rock for clients when things get shaky

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In light of the recent earthquakes in Southern California, there is no better time to remind ourselves of the ways in which we can educate, provide referrals and solidify client relationships on a grand scale. Here are four ideas on how to help clients… Continue reading →

Why younger generations need to understand credit scores now

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Young consumers are blithely unaware of the importance of credit scores to their financial lives, according to recent surveys. This is troubling as Americans’ debt levels reach record highs. The good news is that people tend to change their behaviors o… Continue reading →

Agent/broker perspective: How brokerages can address affordable housing

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With each year, a successful Miami agent is seeing more of her low- and middle-income clients struggling to find reasonably priced homes they can afford — and it’s only getting worse. What can she and her broker do to better serve these clients while a… Continue reading →

Top brokerages find new ways to carve out profit

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According to recent data from REAL Trends, the average retained company dollar dwindled to a mere 14.8% in 2017. This is down from 22% 5 years prior. Brokerages are faced with pressures on commission splits, non-producing agents, and occupancy/payroll … Continue reading →