Are property portals worth what they cost? A case study

Being the place where consumers go to start their property search, even with alternate options, often yields more effective results. Take a closer look at the numbers from Mike DelPrete’s homeselling experience here. Continue reading

Listed on Zillow, this nuclear missile complex could be all yours

The decommissioned Titan II missile complex in the Arizona desert comes with a launch silo but no internal plumbing or electricity. Continue reading

5 Things About Aging I Learned From My Favorite Books

Writers have strived to survey the landscape of old age since Shakespeare wrote King Lear. But the Bard’s iconic image of the dying and raging patriarch is hardly a contemporary portrait. Today, when writers, like all of us, are living and working into… Continue reading

LISTEN: Protecting Your Parents From Elder Fraud

A growing concern for many people in their 50s or 60s: Will my mom or dad become the victim of elder fraud? Sadly, the chances are pretty good. In fact, at least 20% of older adults have been victims of elder financial abuse, according to the Center fo… Continue reading

Do You Meditate? Here’s Why You Might Want To

(Editor’s note: This story launches a four-part, weekly series on meditation, including its benefits for pain management, mental health and overall well-being.) How can the simple act of sitting quietly and trying to keep your mind focused on the prese… Continue reading

RealPage acquires property management company Buildium for $580M

Tenant screening company RealPage has just purchased Buildium, a property management company, in a $580 million deal in cash. Continue reading

It takes two: Real estate duos divulge their secrets (Part 1)

In this two-part series, we’ll explore what some of the top duos in the country have to say about choosing the right partner, splitting responsibilities, handling conflict and creating a brand able to stand the test of time. Continue reading