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Marcie Geffner

Marcie Geffner is an award-winning freelance reporter, writer and editor in Ventura, California. In the last decade, she has penned more than 1,000 published stories about residential and commercial real estate, banking, credit cards, computer security, health insurance and small business, among other subjects. Editors describe her as “detail-driven,” “conscientious,” “smart” and “incredibly versatile.” Her award-winning reporting has been lauded as “rock solid,” “spot-on relevant,” “informative,” “engaging,” “interesting” and “nuanced.” Her stories have been cited in seven published nonfiction books and two U.S. Congressional hearings.
Prior to her freelance career, Geffner was senior editor of California Real Estate magazine. Later, she became managing editor of Inman.com, an independent real estate news website. She also has prior employment experience in technical writing, corporate communications and employee communications. She received a bachelor’s degree in English with high honors from UCLA and master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. She enjoys reading, home improvement projects and watching seagulls at the beach.

About Marcie Geffner

Marcie Geffner is an award-winning freelance reporter, writer and editor in Ventura, California. In the last decade, she has penned more than 1,000 published stories about residential and commercial real estate, banking, credit cards, computer security, health insurance and small business, among other subjects. Editors describe her as “detail-driven,” “conscientious,” “smart” and “incredibly versatile.” Her award-winning reporting has been lauded as “rock solid,” “spot-on relevant,” “informative,” “engaging,” “interesting” and “nuanced.” Her stories have been cited in seven published nonfiction books and two U.S. Congressional hearings.
Prior to her freelance career, Geffner was senior editor of California Real Estate magazine. Later, she became managing editor of Inman.com, an independent real estate news website. She also has prior employment experience in technical writing, corporate communications and employee communications. She received a bachelor’s degree in English with high honors from UCLA and master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. She enjoys reading, home improvement projects and watching seagulls at the beach.

Wet bar D.R. Horton Home

Cocktail Culture: How to Bring Your Favorite Bar Home

April 2, 2019 By //  by Marcie Geffner

If you love entertaining, having a fully stocked bar is a must. Here are some tips to setting up the perfect wet bar or cocktail cart for your home.

Cocktail Culture: How to Bring Your Favorite Bar HomeRead More

Piggy bank house with a hand putting in a coin.

Budgeting to Buy a Home Doesn’t Have to Be a Bummer

April 2, 2019 By //  by Marcie Geffner

Budgeting for a new home can be more fun than you think. We’ve got the tips to get you on the right financial track to buying a new home.

Budgeting to Buy a Home Doesn’t Have to Be a BummerRead More

Family in the kitchen pulling out a turkey.

5 Reasons We Are Thankful We Bought a New Home

April 2, 2019 By //  by Marcie Geffner

There are plenty of benefits to building a new construction home. Here are five reasons why we’re grateful for new homes.

5 Reasons We Are Thankful We Bought a New HomeRead More

Exterior of home with white pergola.

Taking Eco-Friendly Homes to the Next Level with Bioclimatic Design

March 28, 2019 By //  by Marcie Geffner

Homebuilders are expanding their array of energy-efficient and eco-friendly design features. And now the growing trend of bioclimatic design may be poised to take eco-friendly homes to whole new level.

Taking Eco-Friendly Homes to the Next Level with Bioclimatic DesignRead More

Kitchen view opening to outdoor space.

What Makes Modern Design ‘Modern’?

March 26, 2019 By //  by Marcie Geffner

What is modern design, exactly? Typically it means clean lines, open spaces, indoor-outdoor flow, and natural materials, but top architects and designers are putting their own spin on what modern means.

What Makes Modern Design ‘Modern’?Read More

Woman with tools

6 Handy Tools Your Builder Uses and You Can Too

March 25, 2019 By //  by Marcie Geffner

When you move into your new home, it’s important to have the right tools. We look at 6 handy tools your builder uses—and so can you.

6 Handy Tools Your Builder Uses and You Can TooRead More

Outdoor patio with view of infinity pool.

Dive Into a New Swimming Pool With Your New Home

March 25, 2019 By //  by Marcie Geffner

Are you thinking of taking the plunge and building a pool along with your new home? Here’s the process to follow with your home’s construction.

Dive Into a New Swimming Pool With Your New HomeRead More

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