Monthly Archives: July 2019

NAR now accepting applications for real estate ‘pitch battle’

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The second annual iOi Pitch Battle is a contest in which aspiring real estate tech startups vie for $15K and the attention of venture capitalists. Continue reading →

Should your vacation rental have smart locks?

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Imagine this: You’ve just arrived in some exotic new city for vacation. You’re ready to sight-see or relax, and all you want to do is drop your things off at your Airbnb. But when you try to get in to your rental, you can’t. Maybe the… Continue reading →

4 Ways to Start a Side Hustle in Retirement

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If you’re looking for a way to earn money in retirement, you may want to check out Chris Guillebeau’s newest book, 100 Side Hustles: Unexpected Ideas for Making Extra Money Without Quitting Your Day Job. It’s a terrific read that tells the stories of “… Continue reading →

How Five U.S. Communities Celebrate the 4th of July

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Bring on the red, white and blue bunting, make way for the floats, strike up the bands and get ready to “ooh” and “aah” at the fireworks on the 4th of July as we celebrate our country’s 243rd birthday. In 1777, on the first anniversary of the Declarati… Continue reading →

Research Backs These Methods for Reducing Depression and Anxiety

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Looking for relief from garden-variety stressors? Feeling mired in one of life’s larger challenges? Weary of sweating the small stuff? The recently published results of a five-year study show that people who learn stress-intervention skills — and then … Continue reading →

Will President Trump’s Hospital Price Transparency Plan Lower Costs?

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If your spouse or partner wakes up in the middle of the night complaining of chest pain, which of these would you choose?: 1) Call 911 for an ambulance or 2) fire up your computer, go online to compare prices for cardiac care at nearby hospitals, pick … Continue reading →

Studies find that 2017 tax reform has mixed impacts on homebuying

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Who are the winners and losers in the homeownership market after the 2017 tax reform? A trio of studies find that the answer is: “It depends.” Continue reading →

Celebrating patriotic holidays: A primer for agents

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Given agents’ intense desire to stay top-of-mind, many of us post holiday greetings for every little holiday — and without a lot of forethought. With all of this holiday outreach, we need to be sure our message is on point. Here’s a primer for agents o… Continue reading →