San Francisco Bay Area MLS to offer up platform alternative

In January, the Oakland/Berkeley Association of Realtor-owned bridgeMLS will launch connectMLS, an MLS system from the software firm dynaConnections. Continue reading

Cameron Paine joins eXp Realty

Cameron Paine, who served as founding CEO of Connecticut Multiple Listing Service, has taken the reins as senior vice president of industry relations at eXp Realty, the company announced on Wednesday. Continue reading

When a Dog Makes a Difference at the End of Life

Even on the darkest of days, seeing a photo of Bailey, a 2-year-old Golden Retriever, can bring a smile to  your face. Her owner, Holly Parker of Chanhassen, Minn., realized early on that her dog was special. After going through obedience classes with … Continue reading

5 Great Gig Economy Jobs for People 50+

Earlier this year, the Second Annual Self-Employment Report, from cloud-based accounting software FreshBooks, said that 24 percent of boomers make up the next wave of independent workers. The generation of people in their 50s and 60s may fall into thir… Continue reading

What Questions Do You Have About Communicating With Your Doctor?

At Next Avenue, we think a lot about how to help our audience receive the best health care for themselves and their loved ones. Many of the stories of our Transforming Life as We Age special report tackle topics around how to ensure your doctors and ot… Continue reading

Coming Out to Grandma

Weeks before my firstborn grandchild, Lyn, went off to her freshman year of college, she called to say goodbye. “I’d like to visit with you before I leave,” she said. “I have something I want to talk to you about.” I was delighted that she wanted to sp… Continue reading

Need to make more cash in real estate? Try these tips

What should you do when you can’t pay your bills on your real estate income alone? How do you keep your businesses afloat? Think about these options. Continue reading

5 soul-searching questions all aspiring team leaders should ask themselves

Before you begin assembling a real estate team, there are several critical, soul-searching questions to ask yourself. Here are five things to consider (and answer) before you start the process. Continue reading