When a spouse, parent or other loved one has dementia, their ability to make reasoned choices might vary from one day to the next. Family members may be used to stepping in when the topic involves finances or medical care. But what about sex? A few yea… Continue reading
Does the thought of being power of attorney (POA) for a parent or another loved one fill you with dread? Maybe Mom thinks you’d be the best choice to make business, financial or medical decisions for her if she becomes unable to do so on her own becaus… Continue reading
A couple of years ago, when starting to work more or less regularly as a background actor — formerly known as an extra — I was kind of proud of myself. Four years after being laid off and getting nowhere trying to land “traditional” employment, I final… Continue reading
Interest rates have been trending higher since the fall of 2017 — and they are expected to continue rising — but as long as rate increases remain gradual, the U.S. housing market shouldn’t feel a negative impact. Continue reading
In this monthly advice column, Marketing Mastermind Christy Murdock Edgar answers three burning questions from the real estate industry at large. This month’s topic: getting the max ROI from your online marketing. Continue reading
Pricing a property is a real skill no matter the niche, but it can be especially tricky in the luxury market. That’s why we got some of the top luxe agents to share how they work through pricing with high-net-worth sellers. Continue reading
In this video, Jordan Scheltgen describes five ways to effectively market a real estate listing, taken straight from the playbooks of top producing agents. Continue reading
Voice recognition technology will be the most powerful computing step change we’ve experienced since the launch of the iPhone. Why is it so powerful, and how can it help real estate agents? Continue reading
The Category 4 storm prompted a mandatory evacuation order for Hatteras Island, where Scholten lives, beginning at noon on Monday and the order will extend to the rest of Dare County at 7 a.m. Tuesday, but whether Scholten leaves will depend on the hur… Continue reading
Last week at the C.A.R. real estate summit, a Realtor gave a rousing speech about problems with the homeless. And while she acknowledged the need for compassion, she described the woes it creates for her community. She blasted local leadership for not … Continue reading