NRT’s CEO downplays disruption, teases new transaction tools

Ryan Gorman spoke with Inman by phone to discuss some of the challenges this company is facing head-on this year and his now-infamous letter raising concerns about competitor Compass. Continue reading

The Benefits of Pet-Friendly Retirement Communities

(Editor’s note: This content is sponsored by Acts Retirement-Life Communities.) Pets make wonderful companions no matter your age. The sheer presence of a pet in your life can not only bring joy but also improve your well-being in a number of different… Continue reading

Localize.city debuts new search platform, expands to Chicago

The startup will now feature AI-powered pros and cons for neighborhoods across NYC and, later this month, Chicago, company executives told Inman. Continue reading

Michael Douglas appears in epic listing video for his Spanish home

In an effort to sell his glitzy Mallorcan estate, actor Michael Douglas slashed its price by nearly $30 million and appears in a video tour of the property. Continue reading

Flat-fee brokerage Redefy initiates new private securities offering

Publicly-traded flat-fee brokerage Redefy announced on Wednesday a new private securities offering of up to $6 million to fuel anticipated growth.  Continue reading

Can Medical Marijuana Help People With Dementia?

There may be nothing more painful than looking on, helplessly, while a loved one struggles with the agitation and uncontrolled behaviors of dementia. This is what happened to Greg Spier, as he watched his father, Alex Spier, who suffered from Alzheimer… Continue reading

The Nation’s Largest LGBTQ-Inclusive Affordable Housing for Older Adults

When applications opened for New York City’s first affordable housing property for LGBTQ older adults recently, 1,000 people eagerly sent theirs in on that first day. This underscores a genuine need. Not only is New York City increasingly unaffordable,… Continue reading

2020 Election: The Kamala Harris Plan to Close the Gender Pay Gap

Now that the 2020 presidential election campaign is in full swing, Next Avenue will be analyzing the candidates’ policy ideas of particular interest to Americans 50 and older. We’re starting with one from Democrat Kamala Harris, which aims to close the… Continue reading

Video Chats With Family and Friends Offer Mental Health Boost

Anne Whitley lives 800 miles from her grandchildren’s home in Florida, but she still sees them daily. On her iPhone’s FaceTime app, Whitley catches up with her five-year old granddaughter, Cairo, who might show off a new toy, and her year-old grandson,… Continue reading