Foreclosures are on the rise. Here’s how to lean into the shift and develop a new income stream

With foreclosure activity ticking upward, agents can learn from seasoned REO pros to build new streams of income during an economic downturn, Annette DeCicco writes. Continue reading

Enduring elegance: Leadership lessons from Giorgio Armani

The designer showed us that greatness isn’t loud, rushed or accidental, Darryl Davis writes. It’s carefully crafted, relentlessly consistent and fueled by deep love of the work. Continue reading

5 money mistakes other agents made (so you don’t have to)

Financial planner Amanda Neely shares hard-learned lessons about building financial security in a commission-based career from her clients who are real estate professionals. Continue reading

The easiest, least expensive way to become a real estate investor

Thanks to new technology and startup platforms with the right education, trainer Bernice Ross writes, even novices with small budgets can jump into the investing game with ease. Continue reading

3 ways to diversify your real estate investment portfolio

Whether it’s the liquidity of REITs, the adventurous potential of international markets, reliable income from self-storage, or the traditional appeal of residential rentals, Victoria Kennedy writes, each component adds a unique layer of security and op… Continue reading

3 ways to diversify your real estate investment portfolio

Whether it’s the liquidity of REITs, the adventurous potential of international markets, reliable income from self-storage, or the traditional appeal of residential rentals, Victoria Kennedy writes, each component adds a unique layer of security and op… Continue reading

Behind on Retirement Savings? How to Catch Up

Saving for retirement can feel overwhelming and even stressful at times for boomers and Gen Xers. Of Americans age 45 to 65, nearly half (49 percent) feel behind on retirement savings and are worried they’re already too far behind to reach their saving… Continue reading