Very few people believe now is a good time to buy a house

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The number of people who believe now is a good time to buy a house is dropping, according to findings released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Continue reading →

Compass nabs top Nashville team

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One of Tennessee’s top teams is making the jump the jump to Compass. Erin Krueger, formerly of Synergy Real Estate, is taking her six licensed agents, three administrators and more than $120 million in transactions to Compass, starting this week. Continue reading →

Connect the Speakers: Stephanie Lanier on managing work-life balance in real estate

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“The average agent is just chasing things that are not helping them make more money.” Continue reading →

Housing starts and permits come in ahead of expectations

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Housing permits, new housing starts and completions are all trending upward from last month, but housing starts and completions are still at a lower rate than a year ago, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading →

Honoring Memories in Public Green Spaces

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Parks are the places where our memories are made, honored and stored; green spaces for all ages and all walks of life, from the impoverished to the wealthy. We can count on parks as welcoming places for anyone to enjoy nature, to reflect, to celebrate … Continue reading →

Why Senior Housing Needs to Change to Appeal to Boomers

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Boomers are known for being a generation of influencers, rebels and change leaders. Now, they’re in a position to force a dismantling of the old models of senior housing. And, based on a panel I recently attended at the Washington Innovation in Longevi… Continue reading →

In Midlife, Take a Second Bite of the Cherry

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There’s an expression in the United Kingdom that can be especially apt for Americans in their 50s and 60s: “Take a second bite of the cherry.” Basically, it means to take a second chance at something. Tim Drake, a 74-year-old British motivational speak… Continue reading →

We Deserve More Than a ‘Good Death’

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(Editor’s note: This content is provided by The John A. Hartford Foundation, a Next Avenue sponsor.) If you are facing serious illness today or want to prepare for your own, or a loved one’s, illness in the future, you can tell your nurse, doctor and f… Continue reading →

Why 2019 will be the year of the first-time homebuyer

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As the year comes to a close, it’s time for Matthew Gardner, the chief economist for Windermere Real Estate, to dust off his crystal ball and see what we can expect in 2019. Continue reading →