Becoming a Truck Driver for Your Second Career

(Editor’s Note: This story is part of a partnership between Chasing the Dream and Next Avenue.) Bryant Walker, of Los Angeles, started driving a truck at an age when many veteran truckers think about calling it quits. In 2016, Walker (then 51), retired… Continue reading

Dollars and sense: A financial timeline for rookie agents

How do you plan ahead and ensure you’re spending wisely as a brand new agent? We talked to experienced agents and financial planners to get some of their must-dos for keeping your financial life on track your first year in real estate. Continue reading

WATCH: Bravo star Tracy Tutor curses host, cuts interview short

In this recent video interview, the “Million Dollar Listing LA” star gives us a lesson in how not to act as an agent. When asked about her average sales price, her response was unlike anything I’ve experienced in all my years as a podcast host.
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Affordable housing at an iconic Frank Lloyd Wright tower? Federal grant aims to make it happen

Four apartments at the architect’s iconic Price Tower in Oklahoma could be converted into affordable housing, according to officials. Continue reading

Can smart home devices help sell a home? Part 2: The results

After spending a number of months working with a network of connected devices in his own home, Inman’s tech reporter has come to a conclusion about whether smart tech can help sell a home. Find out what it is here. Continue reading

Agents, it’s time to forget IDX as part of your lead generation strategy

It’s time for agents to forget IDX as a way to generate leads. It’s an antiquated strategy that’s dominated by the Zillows of the real estate world. Here’s what agents should do instead. Continue reading

Developer who whitewashed 5 Pointz graffiti invites artists back

Developer Jerry Wolkoff drew anger and lawsuits after whitewashing an iconic Queens graffiti spot to make way for luxury towers. Continue reading

20 Days of 20 Notes: A Gratitude Project

Gregory Hines leans on one bended knee and relaxes his elbow on the other. He is wearing a white shirt and slacks, and his bright red jacket mirrors the brilliance of his smile. The celebrated African-American dancer, actor, singer and choreographer, w… Continue reading

Dual Stigma: HIV Positive and Over 50

(Editor’s note: This story is part of a series for The John A. Hartford Foundation.) HIV/AIDS used to be considered a disease of the young. In the early 1980s, when doctors first reported cases of HIV, nearly 70% of diagnoses were among people under 40… Continue reading