Author Archives: Marian McPherson

San Francisco is mostly made up of $1M homes now

By Marian McPherson | November 8, 2018 - 7:56 pm |November 8, 2018 Uncategorized

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There are now only 15 neighborhoods left in the entire city where the median home value is below $1 million, according to a new analysis from property portal Trulia. Continue reading →

Home prices rose 0.3% in August

By Marian McPherson | October 24, 2018 - 6:35 pm |October 24, 2018 Uncategorized

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Seasonally-adjusted home prices rose 0.3 percent month-over-month and 6.1 percent year-over-year in August, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue reading →

Real estate responds to Trump administration’s reported trans policy change

By Marian McPherson | October 22, 2018 - 8:28 pm |October 22, 2018 Uncategorized

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The report has already sparked protests and activism across the U.S. over concerns that such a policy change would lead to fewer protections against discrimination for transgender Continue reading →

Real estate coach Tom Ferry’s tech suite is now available to all

By Marian McPherson | October 22, 2018 - 6:16 pm |October 22, 2018 Uncategorized

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Tom Ferry’s all-in-one tech suite The Hub, which includes the Contactually-developed Tom Ferry CRM iis now available to all agents. Continue reading →

7 dryer vent facts every homeowner should know

By Marian McPherson | October 18, 2018 - 8:14 pm |October 18, 2018 Uncategorized

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Here are seven simple facts about dryer vents that can save your buyers time and money, from certified master inspector Cord Werner. Continue reading →

This $5.85M Miami mansion is bullet, fire and hurricane proof

By Marian McPherson | October 18, 2018 - 7:25 pm |October 18, 2018 Uncategorized

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It looks like a home ripped out a James Bond movie boasting a glimmering pool and an outdoor bar where you can order a Martini shaken, not stirred. Continue reading →

Nobody wants to buy Tom Hanks’ old houseboat

By Marian McPherson | October 17, 2018 - 5:38 pm |October 17, 2018 Uncategorized

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Tom Hanks’ former houseboat in Alameda Calif.’s Barnhill Marina is on the market for $600,000. So, why isn’t it attracting buyers? Continue reading →

Builder confidence in single-family home sales remains solid

By Marian McPherson | October 16, 2018 - 3:51 pm |October 16, 2018 Uncategorized

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The National Association of Home Builders’ index for newly built single-family homes rose 1 percentage point month-over-month to 68, continuing a five-month trend of scores in the high 60s. Continue reading →

Rising interest rates cost homeowners an extra $1,416 per year

By Marian McPherson | October 16, 2018 - 12:00 pm |October 16, 2018 Uncategorized

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According to Zillow’s latest report, the hike in rates has led the monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced home to increase 15.6 percent since Aug. 2017, which breaks down to an extra $118 per month or $1,416 per year. Continue reading →

Russian oligarch with ties to Putin is building NYC’s biggest mansion

By Marian McPherson | October 15, 2018 - 6:47 pm |October 15, 2018 Uncategorized

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A Russian oligarch has begun work on his 31,500-square foot mansion along Manhattan’s East 75th Street, which combines three individual townhouses. Continue reading →