Monthly Archives: September 2019

Patch Homes, another cash-for-equity startup, clinches funding

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With an additional $5 million in financing, Patch Homes is among a growing list of startups that let homeowners sell an equity stake in their home for cash. Continue reading →

7 Tips for Being a Successful Snowbird

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In the next few months, thousands of northerners — so-called “snowbirds” — will escape their snowy, cold climates to spend the winter in warm, sunny spots in the southern or western part of the United States. My wife and I will be among them. We’ve bee… Continue reading →

House Calls Provide Better Care and Save Money. Why Don’t More Use Them?

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(Editor’s note: This story is part of a series for The John A. Hartford Foundation.) Margaret Birt, then 62, had routine surgery in 2006. But in the recovery room, she had complete cardiac arrest. Initially in a vegetative state, Birt regained much of … Continue reading →

Rejuvenation Retreats: Take a Step Away From the World

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Midway through a Qigong exercise class, as we silently expressed appreciation for how hard our internal organs work, the instructor grinned and said, “Now when people ask what you did on your retreat, you can tell them we smiled at our livers.” The cla… Continue reading →

Inman News quiz: Think you’re on top of the week’s biggest stories?

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The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman’s real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week. Continue reading →

Open house manager OHGuests packages features with affordability

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Barely a month old, this open house management solution for individual agents and hands-on brokers stresses data security and affordability, and it’s flexible for all mobile operating systems. Continue reading →

How to stay competitive in a cooling market

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As the market cools, there’ll be more and more competition for the same inventory. Here are six reminders on the fundamentals of finding your edge. Continue reading →

The Real Word: Wall Street’s kinship with real estate

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Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, the duo debates Brad Inman’s column, talks about game-day rentals and gives a shout out to Tim Smith of Coldwell Banker. Continue reading →