Author Archives: Marian McPherson

RE/MAX becomes latest LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance partner

By Marian McPherson | June 1, 2021 - 7:58 pm |June 1, 2021 Uncategorized

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With the new partnership, RE/MAX agents will have access to LGBTQ-focused training about fair housing, diversity and inclusion. Continue reading →

51% of homes sold above listing price in May: Redfin

By Marian McPherson | May 28, 2021 - 6:14 pm |May 28, 2021 Uncategorized

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Continued inventory shortages and heightened buyer demand led to a red-hot May where nearly 60 percent of homes went under contract in two weeks. Continue reading →

HomeLight brings its cash offer and trade-in offerings to Texas

By Marian McPherson | May 28, 2021 - 4:28 pm |May 28, 2021 Uncategorized

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Starting this week, buyers and sellers in Dallas, Austin and Houston can use HomeLight’s flagship services. The startup is now in 16 markets nationwide. Continue reading →

Robert Reffkin’s MasterClass offers a crash course in real estate basics

By Marian McPherson | May 27, 2021 - 1:00 pm |May 27, 2021 Uncategorized

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The Compass CEO’s Masterclass offers 16 sessions covering the ins-and-outs of homebuying and selling and how to start a career in real estate. Continue reading →

NestEgg launches month-to-month property management service

By Marian McPherson | May 27, 2021 - 1:00 pm |May 27, 2021 Uncategorized

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With NestEgg Freedom, landlords and property owners can access NestEgg’s full suite of services for $29 per month per unit. Continue reading →

The New Normal: What if only 3 obstacles stood in the way of the fully digital transaction?

By Marian McPherson | May 27, 2021 - 9:00 am |May 27, 2021 Uncategorized

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Four real estate leaders share how legislators, lenders, brokers, agents and consumers all have a role to play in blocking paperless transactions. Continue reading →

RealScout launches its 15th Buyer Graph in Virginia Beach

By Marian McPherson | May 26, 2021 - 2:00 pm |May 26, 2021 Uncategorized

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Eight brokerages have partnered to launch the Virginia Beach Buyer Graph, which hosts real-time anonymized buyer data and habits. Continue reading →

Glenn Kelman shares 14 reasons the market is so ‘bizarre’ now

By Marian McPherson | May 25, 2021 - 7:56 pm |May 25, 2021 Uncategorized

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The Redfin CEO’s latest Twitter thread reveals how far buyers are willing to go to win a home, including offering to name their child after a seller. Continue reading →

Realogy iBuyer platform RealSure expands into 6 new markets

By Marian McPherson | May 25, 2021 - 3:41 pm |May 25, 2021 Uncategorized

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RealSure is now available in six markets across California, Utah and the Carolinas, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Continue reading →

Connecting with Pacaso’s CEO: The future of the second home market

By Marian McPherson | May 25, 2021 - 9:00 am |May 25, 2021 Uncategorized

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Pacaso CEO Austin Allison explains how remote working, inventory shortages and co-ownership models are changing the fabric of second-home markets. Continue reading →