Author Archives: Lillian Dickerson

John Daugherty Realtors files for bankruptcy 3 days after Douglas Elliman deal died

By Lillian Dickerson | February 28, 2020 - 8:30 pm |February 28, 2020 Uncategorized

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The Houston-based brokerage recently announced plans to move its team to Douglas Elliman without incorporating the John Daugherty name. Continue reading →

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties launches iBuyer

By Lillian Dickerson | February 28, 2020 - 4:40 pm |February 28, 2020 Uncategorized

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The Offer Optimizer service gives clients the opportunity to sell to an iBuyer, on the open market, or not even sell, all with the help of a local agent. Continue reading →

For a better premium, list during this month

By Lillian Dickerson | February 28, 2020 - 1:28 pm |February 28, 2020 Uncategorized

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Listing your home during the first two weeks of this month can bring a median premium of $2,100, according to a new study by Zillow. Continue reading →

Boy can’t play outside: New York State Division of Human Rights

By Lillian Dickerson | February 27, 2020 - 7:34 pm |February 27, 2020 Uncategorized

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The New York State Division of Human Rights sided with a Long Island condo board that wants to fine Robert and Angelica Parker $150 every time their four-year-old son plays on the sidewalk outside their home. Continue reading →

Douglas Elliman cancels plans to acquire John Daugherty Realtors

By Lillian Dickerson | February 27, 2020 - 4:07 pm |February 27, 2020 Uncategorized

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The New York-based brokerage announced the deal in December to acquire Houston-based John Daugherty Realtors, but a “legal technicality” has put the kibosh on the plan. Continue reading →

Vacant zombie foreclosures see modest uptick in Q1

By Lillian Dickerson | February 27, 2020 - 5:01 am |February 27, 2020 Uncategorized

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The number of vacant homes in foreclosure increased by about 0.1 percent in Q1 2020, according to a report by Attom Data Solutions. Continue reading →

Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s historic Key West home lists for $3.7M

By Lillian Dickerson | February 26, 2020 - 10:22 pm |February 26, 2020 Uncategorized

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The five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home is being represented by Bob and Debbie Cardenas of Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty. Continue reading →

University of Michigan superfan’s home hits the market

By Lillian Dickerson | February 26, 2020 - 5:47 pm |February 26, 2020 Uncategorized

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Over the course of 29 years, the Wolverines fan transformed his Hamilton, Michigan, home into a shrine to his favorite team and now the home is for sale. Continue reading →

How agents can help single parents navigate homebuying

By Lillian Dickerson | February 25, 2020 - 9:55 pm |February 25, 2020 Uncategorized

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Single-parent homebuyers and real estate professionals who have serviced them share their experiences and advice for success. Continue reading →

Austin named top US job market

By Lillian Dickerson | February 25, 2020 - 7:30 pm |February 25, 2020 Uncategorized

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Austin, Texas, earned its place as the top U.S. job market for the second year in a row, according to rankings conducted by the Wall Street Journal and Moody’s Analytics. Continue reading →