Comments made by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell seem to have investors convinced that the Fed is getting close to finished with its recent cycle of benchmark interest-rate hikes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 617 points today, 2.5 … Continue reading
(Editor’s note: This content is provided by LifeShare Technologies, a Next Avenue sponsor.) Much is written about retiring baby boomers and the technology available to help this group age and thrive in their preferred settings. But what about the boome… Continue reading
Introducing an interactive directory of the best and brightest agents in luxury real estate, specifically designed to connect you to other top-producing agents and generate more referrals for your business. Continue reading
BoomTown, a sales and marketing platform for the real estate industry, has bought a company that, it says, attacks a real pain point for real estate agents — following up with leads promptly. Continue reading
Ever been in a situation where a deal was going south and there was nothing left to do but improvise to keep it alive? Improv acting classes can go a long way in those cases. Here’s why you should consider taking up improv. Continue reading
(Editor’s note: This content is sponsored by Acts Retirement-Life Communities.) There are so many misconceptions and half-truths that crop up around the idea of retirement living. Retirees who are happy in their new homes have likely heard these myths … Continue reading
(Editor’s note: This content is sponsored by Magna Life Settlements.) When it comes to life insurance policies, many older adults come to the realization at one point or another that they are pouring money into monthly premiums for a policy they no lon… Continue reading
An agent’s vigilance when working with an unknown party can protect sellers — and their own professional reputations. Here is what you should look out for when working with unfamiliar buyers. Continue reading
(Editor’s note: This content is provided by LifeShare Technologies, a Next Avenue sponsor.) My mom, at 91, can be described as ornery, full of faith and still an adventurer at heart. She’s outlived three husbands and believes that “serial monogamy” is … Continue reading
A recent report found that three quarters of Americans say that they have a good neighbor, but only 14 percent said friendship was a necessary quality. Continue reading