Author Archives: Marian McPherson

Homeownership isn’t a necessity for most millennials: Survey

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Homeownership isn’t a necessity for most millennials: Survey

According to a new survey commissioned by Northshore Fireplace, 65 percent of millennials believe homeownership is a ‘choice,’ rather than a necessity. Continue reading →

Fintech startup Point raises $122M in latest funding round

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Fintech startup Point raises $122M in latest funding round

Fintech startup Point on Wednesday announced the completion of a $122 million funding round, $22 million of which came from Series B funding led by Prudential Financial and DAG Ventures. Continue reading →

Coldwell Banker wants to embolden female executives

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Coldwell Banker wants to embolden female executives

Women account for 63 percent of all Realtors yet more men lead companies as a broker-owner or selling manager, according to NAR. Continue reading →

How real estate gave Jamie Zapata a new lease on life

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on How real estate gave Jamie Zapata a new lease on life

Fifteen months ago, Jamie Zapata began her career as a real estate agent after facing decades of discrimination at other jobs for being a transgender woman. Continue reading →

Mortgage originations sink to 4-year low: New York Fed

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Mortgage originations sink to 4-year low: New York Fed

Mortgage originations sunk to a four-year low in 2018, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s quarterly household debt report released Tuesday. Continue reading →

How the right lighting can get buyers in the mood (for a home)

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on How the right lighting can get buyers in the mood (for a home)

Real estate agents could take a cue from Cupid, and learn how to set the mood for home buying using a simple, but effective lighting plan. Continue reading →

zipLogix releases all-in-one tech suite for agents

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on zipLogix releases all-in-one tech suite for agents

Realtor-owned tech company zipLogix this week announced the launch of EliteAgent, a transaction technology suite that bundles nine zipLogix products together, four old ones and five new ones. Continue reading →

Mortgage software company Ellie Mae to be acquired for $3.7B

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Mortgage software company Ellie Mae to be acquired for $3.7B

Ellie Mae, founded in 1997, processes 35 percent of all mortgage applications in the U.S., according to Banking Tech. Continue reading →

Title software startup SafeChain cracks down on wire fraud

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Title software startup SafeChain cracks down on wire fraud

SafeChain has announced a partnership with Accuity to integrate bank data with SafeChain’s wire prevention platform, SafeWire. Continue reading →

Gen Z should start saving now to afford a home by 2031

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Gen Z should start saving now to afford a home by 2031

The average Gen-Zer will need to save $304 per month for the next 12 years to afford a 10 percent down payment and closing costs for a median-priced home ($386,310) by the time they’re 30. Continue reading →