Author Archives: Marian McPherson

Renters’ leases going up in smoke as legislators crack down on cigarettes

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Low-income renters are being unjustly evicted as landlords fail to correctly implement HUD’s smoke-free policy, according to a Washington Post report. Continue reading →

CoStar agrees to buy imperiled rental search firm RentPath for $588M

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After failing to restructure $650 million in debt, RentPath has placed itself on the auction block with commercial real estate data behemoth CoStar Group as the front runner. Continue reading →

Homesnap launches souped up Homesnap Pro app for agents

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Five years after its initial launch, real estate technology company Homesnap has released a new artificial intelligence-powered version of Homesnap Pro. Continue reading →

In the wake of WeWork, proptech investor confidence remains strong

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Real estate technology accelerator MetaProp NYC’s latest PropTech confidence index reveals cautious optimism amongst investors and startups. Continue reading →

Flat-fee brokerage Houwzer hustles up $9.5M in Series A funding

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The Philadelphia-based brokerage will use the funds to fuel expansion in Baltimore and Orlando and launch title and insurance divisions later this year. Continue reading →

This is the No. 1 misconception millennials have about homebuying

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Misconceptions about needing a 20 percent down payment are keeping millennials from homeownership. Two experts share what can be done to help. Continue reading →

6 pros and cons to consider if you’re about to invest in real estate

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Investment experts Michael Hills and Whitney Nicely share what newbie investors need to know about the upsides and downsides of investing in residential or commercial real estate. Continue reading →

Kristen Kennon shares how having a ‘go-giver’ attitude leads to success

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iRealty Arkansas broker-owner Kristen Kennon explains how giving is the key to personal and professional success. Continue reading →

3 steps to boosting your team’s productivity and happiness

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Berman and Pollinger co-founder Chris Pollinger shares how to build a dynamic team by focusing on agents’ strengths. Continue reading →