Author Archives: Lillian Dickerson

New-home sales decrease in February

By Lillian Dickerson | March 24, 2020 - 3:03 pm |March 24, 2020 Uncategorized

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New, single-family home sales decreased by 4.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 765,000 from January to February. Continue reading →

Broker who tested positive for COVID-19 shares his story

By Lillian Dickerson | March 23, 2020 - 10:35 pm |March 23, 2020 Uncategorized

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After testing positive for COVID-19 and receiving questions from friends, family and colleagues alike, Nate Scott took to social media to share how his coronavirus symptoms evolved. Continue reading →

Homeowners may delay mortgage payments up to 1 year due to virus

By Lillian Dickerson | March 23, 2020 - 3:24 pm |March 23, 2020 Uncategorized

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The move by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac came days after President Trump announced that delayed mortgage payments may be an option for borrowers amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading →

Vancouver real estate board advises members against holding open houses

By Lillian Dickerson | March 20, 2020 - 8:44 pm |March 20, 2020 Uncategorized

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The real estate board in British Columbia advised members to stop holding open houses to minimize spread of coronavirus. Continue reading →

How real estate professionals are helping their communities during coronavirus

By Lillian Dickerson | March 20, 2020 - 7:25 pm |March 20, 2020 Uncategorized

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Increasing numbers of people are working from home, and restaurants and schools may be closed, but real estate professionals are still trying to help others in their own way. Continue reading →

Nearly half of Realtors say buyer interest has dropped due to coronavirus

By Lillian Dickerson | March 20, 2020 - 5:29 pm |March 20, 2020 Uncategorized

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One week ago, only 16% of Realtors reported a decrease in homebuyers as a result of COVID-19. Continue reading →

Christmas lights shine for hope amidst coronavirus fears

By Lillian Dickerson | March 19, 2020 - 4:18 pm |March 19, 2020 Uncategorized

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Amidst fear and uncertainty, homeowners have begun hanging Christmas lights back up to signal their health and well being while spreading hope to passersby. Continue reading →

A former Dutch high school gym becomes a new lofty home for 1 euro

By Lillian Dickerson | March 19, 2020 - 3:40 pm |March 19, 2020 Uncategorized

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The space, which a Dutch couple purchased for a mere one euro, was transformed into a modern home over the course of 18 months. Continue reading →

Refis up 104% year-over-year

By Lillian Dickerson | March 19, 2020 - 8:00 am |March 19, 2020 Uncategorized

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Residential refinance mortgages more than doubled in Q4 2019, bringing them to their highest point in nearly seven years. Continue reading →

Trump administration announces halt on foreclosures and evictions

By Lillian Dickerson | March 18, 2020 - 9:22 pm |March 18, 2020 Uncategorized

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For now, evictions and foreclosures will be placed on a moratorium until the end of April. Continue reading →