Marisa Kashino

Marisa Kashino, a journalist and author whose real estate reporting inspired her debut novel, explores the cutthroat homebuying journey of an ambitious millennial woman named Margot. They discuss the obstacles millennials face in securing homes and how Margot’s ambition stems from her humble origins. Kashino humorously reveals why readers will end up rooting for Margot despite her questionable tactics. The conversation also dives into the pressures of motherhood and the evolving definition of the American dream, serving as a cautionary tale about obsession with homeownership.