Curbio accused of targeting elderly homeowners in new fraud suit
Curbio 'strongly' denied claims on Monday by Washington, DC's attorney general that the pre-sale renovation startup violated consumer protection laws through 'deception, intimidation and fraud'
by Taylor Anderson Nov 21
Agents need to stop being relentless with seniors
Opinion
If you must target seniors in your marketing, please treat them with respect, and know that when the say 'no' they mean it
by Teresa Boardman Jan 26
Thinking of making seniors your niche? Here's 5 tips from experts
The industry’s best SRES professionals weigh in on the challenges — and rewards — of working with this often overlooked demographic
by Christy Murdock Mar 7
Most Americans who believe their home is haunted don't care enough to move
A survey by realtor.com found that 56% of Americans who think their current home is inhabited by spirits have not thought about moving
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 14
Lead-gen game changer: How to use the blue ocean strategy to dominate your local market
Quit trying to survive in the red ocean, and head for the blue water
by Dennis Norman Mar 1
‘Elder orphans’ more likely to move: Study
A wave of childless elderly people are likely to shape the future of housing
by Lew Sichelman Aug 13
We're in a 'homebody era,' and that means a housing shortage for years to come
Homeowners are clinging to low mortgage rates and increasingly aging in place, which means fewer people are selling and moving, and fewer homes are hitting the market
by Teke Wiggin Jun 21
The serious housing issues baby boomers are facing
Affordability, accessibility and wealth accumulation are a few of the hurdles the aging population will have to overcome
by Lew Sichelman Nov 14
Are senior citizens our greatest untapped, under-served market?
Opinion
What real estate agents need to know about this demographic and real estate
by Teresa Boardman Jun 15
Why downsizing helps the rental market
Opinion
Baby boomers are fueling the supply
by Sam Benson Jul 12
Everything an agent needs to know to master market literacy
Consumers want agents who offer market insights
by Steve Cook May 3
How to help adult children sell the family home
Helping senior parents right-size
by Sam Benson Mar 8
Reverse mortgage option helps homeowners keep it in the family
National Family Mortgage allows family members to ‘crowdfund’ HELOCs for their relatives
by Amy Tankersley May 4
Realtors wise to be schooled in reverse mortgage pitfalls before recommending to clients
Homeowners who've recently lost spouse are often in dire financial straits
by Bernice Ross Dec 5
Fixing FHA's reverse mortgage program
by Jack Guttentag Jan 28