Author Archives: Marian McPherson

Smaller homes, vibrant design and low mortgage rates in 2020: Zillow

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Slower home price growth, low mortgage rates and millennial-backed housing trends are all in the cards, according to Zillow’s 2020 predictions. Continue reading →

6 economists predict what the 2020 housing market has in store

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2020’s housing market will be strikingly similar to 2019 as low mortgage rates bolster buyer demand amidst a persistent inventory shortage. Continue reading →

November inventory nosedives as demand outpaces supply

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Inventory levels declined 9.5 percent year-over-year in November as low mortgage rates push more buyers to the market. Continue reading →

5 holiday home-staging ideas for your sellers

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As sales slow down in the winter, it’s going to take more effort to attract the perfect buyer to your listing. Beyond snazzy marketing and perfect pricing, chic holiday-appropriate staging can seal the deal by helping buyers imagine their first holiday… Continue reading →

Should your sellers pull their listings off the market this winter?

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With some patience and strategic marketing, the perfect buyers could come down your clients’ chimneys just in time for Christmas. Here are some pros and cons to discuss with your sellers before taking listings off the market. Continue reading →

Compass seeks to settle Realogy beef through arbitration

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In new court filing, Compass cites Real Estate Board of New York conduct rule that states members must settle disputes outside of court. Continue reading →

Car-free cities, bidding wars and climate change will rule 2020

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Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather shares what real estate trends she expects over the next year and beyond. Continue reading →

SoftBank CEO shifts priorities after WeWork debacle

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Masayoshi Son says he’s now focusing on ‘profitability and cash flow’ when evaluating his investments. Where does that leave Compass and Opendoor? Continue reading →

6 housing topics to talk about (instead of politics) on Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving dinners can quickly turn tense when touchy subjects are brought up. Here are six interesting housing topics to chat about instead. Continue reading →