Author Archives: Lillian Dickerson

What agents and their buyers need to know about escalation clauses

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An escalation clause can help buyers gain a crucial edge in today’s seller’s market, but these offer addendums need to be handled with care. Continue reading →

Summer market will be hot, but not scorching, economists say at Inman Connect

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Daryl Fairweather of Redfin and Jeff Tucker of Zillow said the market would still continue to be strong through the end of 2021. Continue reading →

Kris Lindahl and Terrence Murphy Sr. on scaling expansion teams

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At Inman Connect, Lindahl and Murphy noted that team leaders need to know who they are, and stick to their team’s roadmap in order to find success in scaling. Continue reading →

Residential construction rose in May, despite material challenges

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Single-family housing starts rose modestly, but housing completions and building permits dropped from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading →

Home sale-leasebacks are surging, but are they good for homeowners?

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Sale-leasebacks can feel like a lifeline to homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments, but consumer advocacy groups are concerned over the low sales prices investors are offering. Continue reading →

Lumber prices finally drop and the stockpilers prepare to sell

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After soaring lumber prices fueled conspiracy theories this spring, and challenged homebuilders faced with an inventory shortage, prices are starting to come down. Continue reading →

Builder confidence dips slightly in June — to lowest level since August

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The Housing Market Index dropped to 81 in June, down from 83 the previous month, according to the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo. Continue reading →

What is dynamic pricing for short-term rentals and how does it work?

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Today, there are a number of digital dynamic pricing tools available to property owners that automatically change prices on properties based on a variety of market factors. Continue reading →

Norman Flynn, former NAR president, dies at 79

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As president of NAR, Flynn focused much of his efforts on tackling housing affordability, supporting bills to reinstate a housing policy in order to further the American dream of homeownership. Continue reading →

Where travelers are planning their getaways this ‘hot vax summer’

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Travelers are mostly seeking family-friendly short-term rentals in rural areas relatively close to home. But major cities have risen in popularity for long-term summer stays too. Continue reading →