Author Archives: Marian McPherson

Compass to acquire transaction management platform Glide

By Marian McPherson | April 26, 2021 - 9:53 pm |April 26, 2021 Uncategorized

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The acquisition will be completed this week, according to an announcement on Monday. Glide enables agents and brokers to complete disclosures digitally. Continue reading →

Virtual brokerage Real to begin trading on Nasdaq

By Marian McPherson | April 22, 2021 - 9:30 pm |April 22, 2021 Uncategorized

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The Real Brokerage will begin offering common shares on the Nasdaq during the second quarter of 2020. The company already trades on two other exchanges. Continue reading →

Pacaso taps dotloop exec Marnie Blanco to lead industry relations

By Marian McPherson | April 22, 2021 - 4:26 pm |April 22, 2021 Uncategorized

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Pacaso named Marnie Blanco as its vice president of industry relations on Thursday. She’ll oversee strategic industry partnerships and relations growth. Continue reading →

RedfinNow becomes first iBuyer to enter the Boston real estate market

By Marian McPherson | April 22, 2021 - 3:18 pm |April 22, 2021 Uncategorized

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With the New England addition announced Thursday, RedfinNow is currently buying and selling homes in 23 markets nationwide. Continue reading →

2 top Douglas Elliman execs jump to HomeServices of America

By Marian McPherson | April 22, 2021 - 2:01 pm |April 22, 2021 Uncategorized

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Douglas Elliman executives Brad Loe and Steven James, the president of the brokerage’s New York City operations, will help craft HSA’s growth strategy. Continue reading →

5 movers and shakers driving Opendoor’s growth

By Marian McPherson | April 22, 2021 - 9:00 am |April 22, 2021 Uncategorized

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These are the executives behind Opendoor’s post-IPO growth, which hinges on the company’s goal of reaching 42 markets by the end of 2021. Continue reading →

Douglas Elliman expands Texas footprint with Frederik Eklund

By Marian McPherson | April 21, 2021 - 6:39 pm |April 21, 2021 Uncategorized

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Douglas Elliman is opening two new offices in Dallas and Austin, both of which will operate under the Eklund Gomes Team name. Continue reading →

Hispanic homeownership rate rises for sixth straight year

By Marian McPherson | April 20, 2021 - 8:53 pm |April 20, 2021 Uncategorized

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The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals’ latest report reveals the driving forces behind Hispanic homeownership rates. Continue reading →

Douglas Elliman data breach impacts thousands of New Yorkers

By Marian McPherson | April 20, 2021 - 5:26 pm |April 20, 2021 Uncategorized

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Douglas Elliman’s property management arm suffered a data breach on April 7 that exposed residents’ Social Security, driver’s license and passport numbers. Continue reading →

‘Self-care isn’t selfish’: How to create a holistic regimen

By Marian McPherson | April 20, 2021 - 4:57 pm |April 20, 2021 Uncategorized

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During Connect Now, team leader Stephanie Lanier shares her tips for building a culture centered around self-care, resiliency and community support. Continue reading →