Author Archives: Marian McPherson

The 20 best real estate memes of 2019

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These 20 memes, all from 2019, perfectly describe the crazy, everyday situations real estate agents find themselves in. Enjoy. Continue reading →

Cincinnati is considering eliminating security deposits

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Cincinnati councilperson P.G. Sittenfield’s proposal would replace cash deposits with security-deposit insurance plans to reduce upfront costs for cash-strapped renters. Continue reading →

This ’emerging job’ is quietly driving the real estate industry

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Compass, Zillow, Redfin and Realogy executives all agree that artificial intelligence specialists are crucial to the future of real estate. But supply, it turns out, isn’t meeting demand. Continue reading →

The 10 up-and-coming markets expected to boom by 2025

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According to a National Association of Realtors report, healthy job growth, affordable housing and strong home price appreciation will make these metros homebuying hotspots over the next decade. Continue reading →

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 →