Author Archives: Marian McPherson

How this agent helped her buyer pull off the surprise of a lifetime

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Forty years ago, Art Shapiro promised his future wife that he’d buy her a house on Balboa Island. Here’s how his agent helped him do it. Continue reading →

Could negative interest rate mortgages hit the United States?

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Zillow Director of Economic Research Skyler Olsen says negative interest rate mortgages aren’t likely coming here, and, if they did, would signal trouble. Continue reading →

Could negative interest rate mortgages hit the United States?

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Zillow Director of Economic Research Skyler Olsen says negative interest rate mortgages aren’t likely coming here, and, if they did, would signal trouble. Continue reading →

Newbie agent goes viral with parody of Garth Brooks song

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Chicago-based eXp agent Sean Cochran‘s real estate parody of “Friends in Low Places” garnered more than 575,000 views in one month. Continue reading →

The 2 ‘it’ houseplants sure to activate your green thumb

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The fiddle leaf fig and Pilea peperomioides are growing in popularity on Instagram. Which plant is best for your home design plans? Continue reading →

There’s a solution for high home prices — but most don’t want it

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A new Redfin study reveals that 53% of buyers and sellers oppose high-density housing despite the fact it would significantly improve affordability. Continue reading →

Realtor.com, real estate services generate 2% revenue growth for News Corp

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Move and REA Group raked in $18 million, but increased investments in Opcity diminished News Corp’s overall quarterly revenue by 8 percent, according to an earnings call Thursday. Continue reading →

Is the luxury market taking a dive?

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Fears about possible recession and burgeoning trade war are keeping luxury buyers at bay, says new Redfin report. Other reports echo similar sentiments about the luxe market. Continue reading →

Proptech company Cloudvirga shakes up executive lineup

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California-based mortgage technology company Cloudvirga on Thursday announced 20-year industry veteran Dan Sogorka will be taking the reigns as CEO. Continue reading →