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Why the Equality Act matters — and how you can make a difference

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With the Equality Act, the LGBTQ+ community would have anti-discrimination protections during the homeownership journey. Here’s how it can make a difference in the equal and fair treatment of LGBTQ+ buyers and sellers. Continue reading →

LGBTQ Elders Need More Than Individual Heroism in COVID-19

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(Across caregiving and community, business and intergenerational attitudes, the pandemic and how we respond to it could change us forever. Next Avenue turned to some of our Influencers in Aging, a diverse group of thought leaders, for their insights, c… Continue reading →

Cincinnati, Boise among luxury markets to watch in 2020

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Coldwell Banker’s luxury report identified a few surprising markets as ones to watch, reflecting a general shift of wealth to new markets in secondary cities. Continue reading →

The Best Cities for LGBTQ Retirees

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(It seems like every few weeks or so, someone publishes a new list of The Best Places to Retire. Dave Hughes’ new book, The Quest for Retirement Utopia, will help you clarify which criteria are most important to you in deciding where to retire and prov… Continue reading →

LGBTQ Bereaved Spouses Seek Solace

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After surviving a heart attack and a cancer diagnosis, Carol Riddell feared being kept alive by machines more than she feared death itself. The retired teacher had made her end-of-life wishes clear to her wife Debbie Joffe: no extraordinary measures. T… Continue reading →

What to do when bad behavior threatens to tarnish your brand

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How do you respond when a real estate agent’s language or behavior reflects on the brand you’ve built your career on? Cape Coral RE/MAX agent James Warren shares how he handled a recent incident involving RE/MAX agents from a Fort Myers brokerage offic… Continue reading →

How passion and pride can bring professional success

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One of the best parts about choosing a career in real estate is the opportunity to use the work I do every day to affect real and lasting change in my community. As a top agent in Cincinnati, my business goals are tied to my community goals. I always f… Continue reading →

Imani Woody: Building a Home for LGBTQ Older Adults

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Imani Woody’s father left her his home in Washington, D.C. — the one she grew up in ­— when he died in 2010. Faced with the decision of what to do with the house, Woody, a lifelong activist for women, people of color and the LGBGQ community, chose to r… Continue reading →

Diverse Older Adults Struggle With Social Isolation

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When asked by staff of the Diverse Elders Coalition about the aging services available in her area, Elva, an American Indian elder from New Mexico, relayed how important her local Elder Center was to her and her peers’ well-being: “We as elders need a … Continue reading →