There’s been a lot of hand-wringing about the lack of innovation and investment in products and services for older Americans. But after attending the 2019 Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit in Berkeley, Calif., and moderating three sessions there, I’… Continue reading
(Editor’s note: This content is provided by The John A. Hartford Foundation, a Next Avenue funder.) Are you safe at home? Many of us take the answer to that question for granted. After all, our home should be our refuge. It should be a place where we f… Continue reading
Imagine being in the crowd at a bullfight; the feeling of being terrified for the matador in the ring, worried about what you might see and turning away in fear because you don’t want to experience what’s going to happen next. But if you’re the matador… Continue reading
It’s been nearly 14 years since Hurricane Katrina washed away all the physical mementos of Mélisande Short-Colomb’s life along the Mississippi Gulf coast. Her nearly 200-year-old Pass Christian, Miss., house and everything in it was gone in an instan… Continue reading
A recently released Gallup Global Emotions poll suggests that as people age, they tend to experience less overall stress in their lives. The poll asked respondents from over 140 countries questions about positive and negative experiences they had yeste… Continue reading
Clients are the No. 1 source for referrals — especially past clients. They’re in a position to refer business to you because they’ve had first-hand experience with your service. Here’s how to stay on your clients’ minds after the deal is over. Continue reading
Sunday is Father’s Day, and we thought this a great opportunity to bring you 11 massive groaners from the past 70-plus years to share with those you love. Keep the dad-joke tradition alive. Continue reading
In a little more than a year, Zillow Offers has quickly expanded to 11 markets nationwide, and the number of homes it has listed for sale at any given time is rising rapidly, catching up to other major rival “iBuyers” and even exceeding them in some ca… Continue reading
Your broker isn’t going to tell you how to make a profit. You are kind of like a backyard chicken, and your broker needs you to produce, so managing your money is up to you. Here’s what you should keep in mind. Continue reading
Because millennials comprise a significant percentage of high-end homebuyers, real estate agents need to be aware of the selling points that appeal to them — and how to market to them effectively. Here are a few of the luxury home features millennial h… Continue reading