Author Archives: Marian McPherson

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

By Marian McPherson | November 27, 2019 - 6:49 pm |November 27, 2019 Uncategorized

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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

By Marian McPherson | November 26, 2019 - 9:10 pm |November 26, 2019 Uncategorized

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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

By Marian McPherson | November 25, 2019 - 9:05 am |November 25, 2019 Uncategorized

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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 →

Dog poop complaints decreased in NYC’s most expensive areas

By Marian McPherson | November 22, 2019 - 5:53 pm |November 22, 2019 Uncategorized

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A new study released Thursday by RentHop found complaints decreased as the median rent of an area increased. Continue reading →

@properties loses more top talent to Compass in recruiting spree

By Marian McPherson | November 19, 2019 - 5:59 pm |November 19, 2019 Uncategorized

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One of @properties top teams, The MacPherson Westhoff Group has jumped to Compass as competition between the two brokerages heats up. Continue reading →

Economic uncertainty pushing millennials toward renting

By Marian McPherson | November 19, 2019 - 3:20 pm |November 19, 2019 Uncategorized

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Stagnant wage growth, rising home prices and memories of the last recession are all keeping millennials on the sidelines. Continue reading →

It takes two: Real estate duos divulge their secrets (Part 2)

By Marian McPherson | November 19, 2019 - 9:52 am |November 19, 2019 Uncategorized

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In this two-part series, we’ll explore what some of the top duos in the country have to say about choosing the right partner, splitting responsibilities, handling conflict and creating a brand able to stand the test of time. Continue reading →

No one wants to make a deal for Donald Trump’s childhood home

By Marian McPherson | November 18, 2019 - 6:08 pm |November 18, 2019 Uncategorized

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The home has been on the market once and the auction block three times in the past year. Now at least one Trump critic is trying to raise money to buy the home in order to raze it. Continue reading →

It takes two: Real estate duos divulge their secrets (Part 1)

By Marian McPherson | November 18, 2019 - 10:45 am |November 18, 2019 Uncategorized

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In this two-part series, we’ll explore what some of the top duos in the country have to say about choosing the right partner, splitting responsibilities, handling conflict and creating a brand able to stand the test of time. Continue reading →

Reformers at the gate: Progressives set their sights on the housing market

By Marian McPherson | November 18, 2019 - 9:00 am |November 18, 2019 Uncategorized

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In cities across the country, housing advocates, civil rights groups and defenders of the homeless are chipping away at housing laws, one state at a time. Why now? Continue reading →