Study finds 65-year-olds need $135K for long-term care

A new report from consulting firm Milliman concludes that the average 65-year-old should set aside $135,000 to cover high-intensity long-term care in the future. But averages can mask wide variation depending on gender, location and health.   Women face significantly higher costs than men — an average of $171,000 versus $98,000 — largely because women […]

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Who sets coming soon listing rules, NAR points to local MLSs

The National Association of Realtors said it does not set a national policy for “coming soon” listing statuses and leaves those decisions to local multiple listing services. “NAR respects the rights of individual brokers to make their own business decisions and does not comment on specific brokerage practices or business models,” the trade group said

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New eXp division bridges homebuilder-brokerage service gap

eXp Realty has announced the launch of eXp New Homes, a specialized division designed to help agents expand into the new construction market — from boutique urban developments to large master-planned communities. The division aims to bridge the gap between traditional brokerage services and the specialized needs of developers. By providing education, tools and resources

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