Does Upsizing in Retirement Help Build Generational Wealth?

While many Americans in the past have chosen to downsize in retirement, it may be becoming more common to upsize instead.  Today’s housing market is threatening the future of generational wealth, according to Realtor.com, which cites that the cost of a modest starter home is pushing $1 million in mo

Pennsylvania Named 9th Best State to Live In

The Keystone State was named the ninth best state to live in by WalletHub, highlighted particularly for its high quality of life and safety.  With a total score of 57.71, Pennsylvania fell between Minnesota (57.94) and Florida (57.48), just making the top 10.   Notably, the state ranked no. 4 overal

75% of Americans Would Live in Converted Office Buildings

Since the pandemic, remote work has shifted many workplaces, and 81% of respondents believe that it is permanently changing American cities, per a survey by IPX 1031.  In their local communities, 88% said they notice vacant or underutilized office buildings, and 68% view those as a problem. Sixty-si

What Is Gen Z’s “Quiet Luxury” Trend?

Gen Z is the next generation breaking into the homebuying market, and a trend they’ve been buzzing over is the appeal of “quiet luxury.”  What makes luxury quiet?  It’s all about understated elegance and opulence, according to Martha Stewart, which notes that the trend began in fashion when people b