Author Archives: Lillian Dickerson

‘Modern farmhouse’ listings have an edge on the competition

By Lillian Dickerson | March 4, 2020 - 6:38 pm |March 4, 2020 Uncategorized

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Within the past two years listings described as ‘modern farmhouse’-style sold for about 10 percent more than anticipated, according to a study by Zillow. Continue reading →

Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara become first all-female pair to win Pritzker Prize

By Lillian Dickerson | March 4, 2020 - 1:10 pm |March 4, 2020 Uncategorized

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The Dublin architects are also the award’s first Irish recipients. Continue reading →

Travel plans and coronavirus: Can you get a refund on cancellations?

By Lillian Dickerson | March 3, 2020 - 4:48 pm |March 3, 2020 Uncategorized

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Some parts of your travel may be more easily refundable than others, depending on when you booked, where you’re traveling and what services or carriers you’re using. Continue reading →

One-time Washington, DC home of JFK lists for $4.675M

By Lillian Dickerson | March 2, 2020 - 11:32 pm |March 2, 2020 Uncategorized

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The former Georgetown home of John F. Kennedy was recently renovated by architect Richard Foster and custom builder Tom Glass. Continue reading →

Working remotely allows more opportunities for affordable housing

By Lillian Dickerson | March 2, 2020 - 4:49 pm |March 2, 2020 Uncategorized

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Sixty percent of individuals who work remotely to some degree reported an increase in affordability after relocating, according to a study by Redfin. Continue reading →

A real estate boom in an unlikely place

By Lillian Dickerson | March 2, 2020 - 3:47 pm |March 2, 2020 Uncategorized

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The upstate city of Rochester, New York, with a population of just over 200,000, is seeing some intense market competition. Continue reading →

Fidelity National Financial adds new digital opening package for homebuyer and seller transactions

By Lillian Dickerson | February 28, 2020 - 9:01 pm |February 28, 2020 Uncategorized

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The startSafe opening package will be an add-on to Fidelity National Financial’s WireSafe program and will provide an authenticated, secure digital portal for buyer and seller transactions. Continue reading →

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 →