Author Archives: Marian McPherson

Harvard: Immigrant communities will save American homeownership

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As economic headwinds push native-born population and household formation growth down, Harvard researchers say immigrants hold the key to the housing market’s future. Continue reading →

Ginger Wilcox isn’t interested in stepping into Sherry Chris’ shoes

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With 30 years of experience at some of the world’s most recognizable brands, the newly-minted Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate president spoke to Inman about settling into her new role. Continue reading →

Compass ‘Performance Tracker’ a ‘repeat and referral goldmine’: CEO

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Compass CEO Robert Reffkin said the brokerage’s new AI-powered Performance Tracker tool will enable agents and team leaders to track gross commission income, sales volume and other data. Continue reading →

Anywhere’s Cartus names veteran tech executive as president, CEO

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Six months after Katrina Helmkamp’s retirement, Cartus has named Matthew Tebbe as its latest president and CEO. Tebbe will be responsible for “accelerating momentum” at the relocation brand. Continue reading →

Carrie McCormick: Every home has a story. As agents, we need to tell it

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Ahead of her stage appearance at Luxury Connect next month, @properties’ Carrie McCormick — Chicago’s No. 1 luxury broker — shared what buyers truly care about, the key to engaging storytelling and how to provide concierge service. Continue reading →

Keller Williams mega team taps ex-Side exec Jon Boller as president

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Jon Boller, Side’s former Go-To-Market Strategy vice president, will take on a new role at Livian, Keller Williams’ mega team. Boller will oversee growth for the brand’s 35-state footprint. Continue reading →

New Yorkers are white-knuckling a turbulent summer buyer’s market

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Like the energy of its premier city, homebuyers and sellers in New York State are grappling with a rollercoaster summer, with extreme buyers’ and sellers’ markets taking consumers on a wild ride. Continue reading →

Homeseller profits increase 1st time since Q2 2022: Attom

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Record-low inventory and rebounding buyer demand buoyed U.S. homesellers’ profit margins for the first time in a year, according to a quarterly market report published Thursday by real estate data firm Attom. Profit margins for median-priced single-fam… Continue reading →

Mark McLaughlin back at Compass as chief strategist 2 years after exit

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Former Pacific Union CEO and Compass California President Mark McLaughlin is returning as chief real estate strategist following a 2-year hiatus. McLaughlin’s new role will focus on improving the agent experience. Continue reading →

Century 21 to host 1st-ever International Week of Giving

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From July 24 to 28, Century 21 and its affiliated companies will raise money for nonprofits that address food, healthcare and education inequalities. C21 corporate has pledged to match up to $50K in donations to longtime nonprofit partner, Easterseals. Continue reading →