Author Archives: Lillian Dickerson

Cincinnati, Boise among luxury markets to watch in 2020

By Lillian Dickerson | February 19, 2020 - 10:08 pm |February 19, 2020 Uncategorized

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Coldwell Banker’s luxury report identified a few surprising markets as ones to watch, reflecting a general shift of wealth to new markets in secondary cities. Continue reading →

Want to avoid homebuyer remorse? Be cautious in Wyoming and DC

By Lillian Dickerson | February 19, 2020 - 5:45 pm |February 19, 2020 Uncategorized

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A recent survey by LawnStarter ranked the homebuyer happiness index in each state and found lowest satisfaction levels in Wyoming and District of Columbia. Continue reading →

‘The Leaning Tower of Dallas’ is Texas’ newest (temporary) landmark

By Lillian Dickerson | February 18, 2020 - 9:19 pm |February 18, 2020 Uncategorized

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After a planned demolition of the Affiliated Computer Services building in Dallas, the sturdy core of the building remains standing, albeit at an awkward angle. Continue reading →

NextHome named top US real estate franchise

By Lillian Dickerson | February 18, 2020 - 3:52 pm |February 18, 2020 Uncategorized

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NextHome snagged first place from Keller Williams, which didn’t make the cut in this year’s annual Franchise Business Review list. Continue reading →

Looking for a new investment property? Head south

By Lillian Dickerson | February 17, 2020 - 3:02 pm |February 17, 2020 Uncategorized

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Twenty-four out of financial service company IPX1031’s 30 cities to buy investment properties in 2020 were located in the south or southeast. Continue reading →

You’d need to work 80 hours a week just to afford rent in this city

By Lillian Dickerson | February 17, 2020 - 2:52 pm |February 17, 2020 Uncategorized

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A new study by SmartAsset calculated the average annual take-home pay across 25 cities by using worker earnings after accounting for income taxes. Continue reading →

Zillow launches search tool to help connect Seattle’s homeless with affordable housing

By Lillian Dickerson | February 14, 2020 - 5:55 pm |February 14, 2020 Uncategorized

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Zillow partnered with the Seattle government as well as local nonprofit Housing Connector and its network to enable a more streamlined process for searching for affordable housing. Continue reading →

Three-quarters of all couples fight during the homebuying process

By Lillian Dickerson | February 13, 2020 - 9:49 pm |February 13, 2020 Uncategorized

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77 percent of homebuyers and 71 percent of homesellers say they’ve argued with a loved one over the process, according to a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll. Continue reading →

A castle on the banks of the Mississippi comes to market

By Lillian Dickerson | February 13, 2020 - 4:56 pm |February 13, 2020 Uncategorized

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The mid-nineteenth century Italian Renaissance-style castle is located in Festus, Missouri, and is modeled after a chateau on Italy’s Lake Como. Continue reading →

Barack Obama’s Honolulu childhood home hits the market for $2.2M

By Lillian Dickerson | February 13, 2020 - 4:33 pm |February 13, 2020 Uncategorized

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Barack Obama lived in the 3-bedroom Craftsman with his mother from 1964 to 1967. Continue reading →