Preparing for the Unexpected Death of a Spouse

When my husband, Dale, passed away at age 57 from a sudden, massive heart attack two days before Thanksgiving in 2018, the last thing on my mind was the finances. This quickly changed, however, when I realized that as a relatively young widow of 54, I … Continue reading

Put These Tech Gifts Under the Tree

Staying in touch with the people you love can be challenging if they’re far away. Anytime you are separated from a child, grandchild, sister or close friend, maintaining closeness can be hard, no matter how often you text, call, or video chat. Never fe… Continue reading

Election 2020: How Pete Buttigieg’s Plan Could Help Family Caregivers

Pete Buttigieg has a plan to help those in need of long-term care. A really ambitious plan. The South Bend, Ind., mayor and 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful recently released his Dignity and Security in Retirement proposal, part of his campaign’s e… Continue reading

Pulse: How do you overcome ‘I can’t afford an agent’?

In our ongoing quest to find the best handlers, we ask that you take this one-question survey to share your top strategies with the masses in our weekly Tuesday column. This week’s situation: You’re prospecting FSBOs, and one tells you paying an agent … Continue reading

Smart-home tech for agents: The 4 best energy saving products

The smart-home tech market has convenience covered — but that’s the easy part. It’s time to focus on which products are going to keep your energy bill down and your savings up. Continue reading

If you love your agents, set them free

In today’s world of virtual options, agents are sick of being tethered to the office. If you’ve been hesitant to take your brokerage remote, here’s how you can give your agents what they want and supervise with ease. Continue reading

How to Buy and Sell a House at the Same Time

Buying a new home at the same time as you’re selling your old home is all about timing and some luck, of course. And while you can’t control everything that happens during the complicated buying and selling process, there are some things you can do to … Continue reading

Universal Orlando to provide 1,000 affordable units near new resort

The announcement comes just before the Orange County Commission’s final vote on a 10-year affordable housing plan. Continue reading