Monthly Archives: March 2020

Landlords halting evictions amid coronavirus emergency

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A coalition of landlords in New York City promised on Friday to stop evictions in most circumstances for the next 90 days. Continue reading →

Could New Gig Economy Laws Prevent You From Working?

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In Fair Lawn, N.J., Kathy Wilder Bichler, 53, has come to rely on her flexible work schedule teaching English as a second language online to children in China. Freelancing for an online education platform means she can care for her disabled husband, An… Continue reading →

Money Advice for Economic Turbulence

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(This article was originally published by The Conversation on PBS NewsHour.) Global markets have been wild, the price of oil has been plummeting and even entire countries are in lockdown. The odds of a recession due to the new coronavirus outbreak are … Continue reading →

Safeguarding Memories, Telling Stories

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On a table crowded with microphones and wires, Sam Thiessen Devine places an unpainted wooden truck, outfitted with chunky wheels. At first glance, the simple toy appears to be a well-loved memento from Devine’s childhood. But this is an object that ho… Continue reading →

My Confusing, Uncertain Journey After Genetic Testing

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(Editor’s note: Mary-Claire Piccart uses a pseudonym to protect the privacy of her health information.) The oversized, boldfaced type and accompanying bar graph, in that shade of pink we associate with breast cancer awareness, blared from the page — bu… Continue reading →

7 things the industry should be doing amid coronavirus

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What can the real estate industry do to minimize the ripple effect of the pandemic? Here are some thoughts on best practices from a broker in a coronavirus hotbed. Continue reading →

How to help buyers avoid these common pitfalls at closing

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From home defects to title issues, there are so many problems that can undermine a smooth closing. Here are six of the biggest hurdles that can stall the process — and how to prevent them. Continue reading →

Lesson Learned: Work your network (and relationships)

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In this weekly column, real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week, find out how Rhode Island real estate agent Caswell Cooke Jr. learned, “If it is to be, it’s up to me… Continue reading →

Ramsy Shuffield is advocating for sustainable housing in Little Rock

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Rackely Realty agent Ramsy Shuffield shares his journey from educating the public about electric cars to educating buyers about environmentally friendly, sustainable housing in Arkansas. Continue reading →