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

Housing Wire

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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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. That essentially is a design that will serve anyone of any physical capability in the house.”

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Compass tells MLSs to change CCP or face legal exposure

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The email begins with excerpts from an Inman News article about CCP, which included quotes from commission lawsuit plaintiffs attorney Michael Ketchmark. That should be in the forefront of the minds of the men and women who are going to be voting either later this week or next on that policy, Ketchmark is quoted as saying in the article.

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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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The best real estate website design trends for 2025 (+ why they work)

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Real estate website design is evolving fast. In 2025, effective websites leverage beautiful imagery, videography, graphics, copywriting, captivating typography and user experience design (UX) to educate buyers and sellers and sell you as a hyper-local market expert and trusted advisor. Great design ensures that they wont.

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AARP highlights needs for aging in place, walkable communities

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“As of October, there were nearly 9,000 people on the waiting list for an HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) program that provides services to adults 60 and over, according to the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration,” the article stated.

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Despite aging-in-place preferences, senior support services are in short supply

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But these desires could clash with a reality that many communities across the country simply dont have the resources to support seniors, according to a recent article from HomeCare. In December, AARP published its 2024 Home and Community Preferences Survey.