Author Archives: Marian McPherson

This $5.85M Miami mansion is bullet, fire and hurricane proof

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It looks like a home ripped out a James Bond movie boasting a glimmering pool and an outdoor bar where you can order a Martini shaken, not stirred. Continue reading →

Builder confidence in single-family home sales remains solid

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The National Association of Home Builders’ index for newly built single-family homes rose 1 percentage point month-over-month to 68, continuing a five-month trend of scores in the high 60s. Continue reading →

Rising interest rates cost homeowners an extra $1,416 per year

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According to Zillow’s latest report, the hike in rates has led the monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced home to increase 15.6 percent since Aug. 2017, which breaks down to an extra $118 per month or $1,416 per year. Continue reading →

Russian oligarch with ties to Putin is building NYC’s biggest mansion

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A Russian oligarch has begun work on his 31,500-square foot mansion along Manhattan’s East 75th Street, which combines three individual townhouses. Continue reading →

Federal agency launches program to help limited-English speakers

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The FHFA on Monday launched Mortgage Translations, an online resource for mortgage industry professionals who serve limited English proficiency borrowers. Continue reading →

Student loan marketplace Credible.com jumps into mortgage industry

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Credible.com CEO Stephen Dash explains how he plans to revolutionize the mortgage refinance industry by putting the consumer experience first. Continue reading →

SoFi founder’s new startup launches 5-minute approvals for home equity loans

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Disgraced former SoFi CEO Mike Cagney is back with a new venture, just over a year after resigning from the company he helped found over sexual harassment allegations. Continue reading →

Keller Williams updates Kelle Snaps with team and agent sales numbers

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Now Kelle Snaps will also include information related to an agent and their team, showing how many homes the agent or team has sold in a specific neighborhood over the past year.  Continue reading →