Author Archives: Lillian Dickerson

Staging on a budget? 30 dollar store finds to spruce up your listing

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Inflation is a growing concern for many Americans. These affordable but attractive dollar store finds can help agents get a home showing-ready on a budget. Continue reading →

Is the Peloton room on its way out?

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Peloton sales are down, and homeowners may be turning away from their pandemic exercise rooms, agents told Inman following a lackluster earnings report Thursday. Continue reading →

Airbnb revenue and income hit an all-time high in Q3

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As pent-up travel demand and the ability to work remotely came to a head, the company’s revenue increased 67 percent year over year, and income surged 280 percent year over year. Continue reading →

Vrbo drove Expedia Group to surpass Q3 earnings expectations

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Expedia Group’s CEO said the short-term rental platform was “a particular highlight” that helped the company’s strong performance during the quarter. Continue reading →

New Upper East Side condo goes under contract for $66.5M

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The deal will combine the two uppermost units of the Bellemont condominium located at 1165 Madison Avenue. In total, the condo will have four full floors occupying about 13,000 square feet, as well as 2,300 square feet of outdoor space. Continue reading →

Hamptons Sandcastle estate frequented by celebs goes for $31M

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The sprawling property first listed in 2018 for $50 million, and last year, it was rented for the summer for nearly $2 million. Continue reading →

How agents use encrypted apps to scout off-market listings

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Agents, investors and developers are using Telegram and Facebook’s free, encrypted instant messaging and voice-over-IP service to network and find off-market listings. Continue reading →

The Force lives on in this $11.5M new build in Florida

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The 15-bedroom, 19-bathroom mansion outside of Orlando, Florida, may look like the typical multimillion dollar home from the outside, but it conceals an extensive “Star Wars”-themed loft area within. Continue reading →

West + Main acquires Oregon-based Fred Real Estate Group

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The acquisition will grow Colorado-based West + Main Homes by more than 130 agents. The deal is set to be finalized by the end of 2021. Continue reading →

The SALT deduction: What to know and how it could change

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Congress could repeal the current cap on state and local tax deductions, a move that the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget said would benefit wealthy homeowners rather than the typical middle-income family. Continue reading →