The secret weapon some of the top names in real estate use

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

Retirement Living Myths and Must-Know Facts

(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

3 Reasons Older Adults Sell Their Life Insurance Policies

(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

Using Technology to Reduce Isolation and Ease Caregiving

(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

Want more business? Send these 10 thank-you notes

Well-timed, thoughtful, hand-written notes can lead directly to referrals and new business — take it from a wide range of agents who are making this strategy their own. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: It ain’t over till it’s over

In this Monday column, Christy Murdock Edgar asks agents across the nation to share the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week, Central Florida’s Penny Craig. Continue reading

Christie’s International Real Estate heads to Aspen, eyes expansion

Following the launch of Christie’s International Real Estate’s first company-owned brokerage in NYC, the luxury real estate company is heading to Aspen. Continue reading