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Would you trust a robot to help grandma age in place? You might need to

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A group of academics at Japans Chiba University aimed to find out just how receptive older populations in three countries would be to the idea of robots providing in-home care services, according to an article from Robotics and Automation News based on a study in the journal Nature. There are other aspects that the study aimed to account for.

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Mortgage rates fall after remarks by Fed President Waller

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On Twitter today, the Minneapolis Fed tweeted out a quote from one of their recent articles : “9th District apartment construction is expected to slow down soon as number of construction permits sought by developers fall. Twin Cities has seen the worst decline while some cities in Greater MN, MT, and SD fare better.”

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Gen X homebuyers should prioritize aging in place: Boston Globe

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This is according to a recent article at the Boston Globe that took a closer look at the kinds of homes that those currently in their mid-to-late 50s may want to prioritize as they look to the future.

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

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Check out The CE Shop Related articles The CE Shop Review: Features, pricing and pros & cons The best online real estate school for every learning style & budget The next official step is to take the exam, but don’t forget to complete some practice exams first! After agents have partnered with a brokerage, it’s time to get to work.

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As boomers retire with record housing wealth, finding accessible housing is a challenge

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.” One of the reasons that boomers may be having these challenges could come down to restrictive land-use policies, according to the article.

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HousingWire unveils powerful new tools to help subscribers stay ahead in a fast-changing market

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The updates include a customizable Housing Market Data tool that gives users the power to customize charts and data on the HousingWire site and a gifting tool that allows subscribers to share news and articles with people in their network without a HousingWire subscription.

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With lower costs and other value, rural areas are enticing for older homebuyers

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This is according to a syndicated article originally published by the Daily Yonder , a national news publication focusing on stories from rural America. But the potential value for older homeowners is not strictly monetary, the article said.