I couldn’t sell my newly built house — so now I rent it to film studios by the hour for $10K a month

Nypost · May 03, 2026 · 720 words · By Realtor com

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I couldn’t sell my newly built house — so now I rent it to film studios by the hour for $10K a month Jessica Herrera would never have rented out her new-build home in Decatur, Ga., by the hour if she had been able to get the permits on time.

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What happened

Why it matters

A developer by trade, she built a four-bedroom, four-bathroom, 3,500-square-foot home and planned to sell it upon completion.

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But the build took much longer than expected.

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Claim 1: “Jessica Herrera would never have rented out her new-build home in Decatur, Ga., by the hour if she had been able to get the permits on time.”

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The claim is explicitly stated in a WDC NEWS 6 article. No other independent sources corroborate this specific personal detail about Jessica Herrera's home in Decatur, GA.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jessica Herrera would never have rented out her new-build home in Decatur, GA, by the hour if she had been able to get the permits on time. A developer by trade, she built a four-bedroom, four-bathroo…
https://wdcnews6.com/i-rent-out-my-home-by-the-hour-and-you-…

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web search NEUTRAL — This home embodies everything that is desirable about living in this area. For those looking to embrace a style of life where modern design meets tranquil living, this home is a must-see. Reach out no…
https://www.tiktok.com/@alextuckerrealty/video/7597610537333…

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web search NEUTRAL — Everything’s included by Lennar, the leading homebuilder of new homes for sale in the nation’s most desirable real estate markets.Find the home you’ll love. We’ll ask a few questions to better underst…
https://www.lennar.com/

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Claim 2: “On average, she makes $10,000 a month”

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The average monthly income of $10,000 is reported in the WDC NEWS 6 article. No other independent sources corroborate this figure.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jessica Marie Alba (/ ˈælbə / AL-bə; born April 28, 1981) is an American actress and businesswoman. She rose to prominence at age 19 for portraying Max Guevara, the lead character in the television se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Alba

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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 20, 2025 · Jessica Jung (born April 18, 1989), known professionally as Jessica, is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer known for her work as a former member of South Korean girl grou…
https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-named-jessica-v1/c…

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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 14, 2026 · Jessica Alba is single, and it cost her seven figures to make it official. The 44-year-old actress has finalized her split from film producer Cash Warren, bringing their 16-year marriag…
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jessica-alba-cuts-seve…

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Claim 3: “covering her $10,073-a-month mortgage”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the specific mortgage amount of $10,073.

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Claim 4: “After putting in $1.1 million, she decided to list the home for $1,250,000.”

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The financial figures ($1.1 million cost and $1.25 million listing price) are reported in the WDC NEWS 6 article. Other web results discuss different properties and are not relevant.

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web search NEUTRAL — Boudicca Scherazade at her home Garrick's Villa in London (Image: SWNS). An antiques expert says she feels trapped after being left to pay a £13,000 service charge bill when the prospective buyers of …
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/i-feel-trapped-1mil…

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web search NEUTRAL — Discover videos related to inside of 1 million house on TikTok. Take a peek inside this stunning $1 million dollar home in Grand Rapids, MI From the spacious layout to the luxurious finishes, this hou…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/inside-of-1-million-house

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web search NEUTRAL — The Chicago Tribune reports that the 4,250-square-foot, three-story Winnetka, Ill., home sold for $1.585 million -- a relative bargain when compared to its original listing price of $2.4 million -- on…
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/home-alone-house-sold_n_13328…

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Claim 5: “With a $15,000 investment into high-end furniture to give the space a luxury feel, she listed her home on Peerspace. That was back in May 2025”

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The $15,000 furniture investment and the May 2025 listing date are reported in the WDC NEWS 6 article. No other sources corroborate these specific details.

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web search NEUTRAL — With a $15,000 investment into high-end furniture to give the space a luxury feel, she listed her home on Peerspace. That was back in May 2025, and since then, she’s had good experiences.
https://wdcnews6.com/i-rent-out-my-home-by-the-hour-and-you-…

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web search NEUTRAL — @Peerspace. • 1.03K subscribers • 76 videos. Find and book the perfect space for your next birthday party, baby shower, and every moment in between. Show us what you #madeinpeerspace.
https://www.youtube.com/c/Peerspace

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web search NEUTRAL — How to List Your Property on Peerspace. Getting started on Peerspace is surprisingly straightforward. Listing your space on Peerspace is free, but hosts should set a price, add photos and descriptions…
https://www.hostaway.com/blog/listing-an-airbnb-on-peerspace…

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Claim 6: “This should have taken six months to build, but it took a year and a half due to permits”

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The timeline of construction (18 months vs 6 months) is reported in the WDC NEWS 6 article. No other independent sources confirm this specific timeline.

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web search NEUTRAL — Смотрите онлайн «Jessica Fiorentino - 1by-day» от автора Сладкое RETRO. Хорошее качество видео без регистрации в бесплатном видеокаталоге ВКонтакте. Опубликовано 24 апреля 2024.
https://vk.com/video-225686889_456239018

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web search NEUTRAL — Discover Jessica Herrera, your go-to realtor for all your real estate needs. Explore her expertise and listings today!See more videos about Jessica, Karlsruhe Jessica, Jessicaaaaa, Jimmy Seeing Jessic…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/jessica-herrera-realtor

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web search NEUTRAL — The site owner hides the web page description.
https://www.facebook.com/envivoconjessicaherrera/

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Claim 7: “Peerspace rents out homes and other spaces by the hour, catering to video production crews, content creators, and people who want to host an event”

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Wikipedia and multiple other web sources (Hostaway, Peerspace official site) confirm that Peerspace is a marketplace for hourly venue rentals for productions and events.

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web search NEUTRAL — Products. Venue rental platform. Website. www.peerspace.com. Peerspace is a company operating an online marketplace for hourly venue rentals for meetings, productions, and events.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peerspace

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web search NEUTRAL — Rent your unique location by the hour on Peerspace.Peerspace is the largest collection of unique spaces for professional and social activities of all kinds. Everyone from independent creators to Fortu…
https://hosts.peerspace.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Peerspace is a platform designed for short-term, hourly rentals — think photo shoots, content creation, team meetings and small events. Unlike Airbnb, guests aren’t looking to spend the night. They’re…
https://www.hostaway.com/blog/listing-an-airbnb-on-peerspace…

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Claim 8: “she built a four-bedroom, four-bathroom, 3,500-square-foot home”

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The specific details of the home (four-bedroom, four-bathroom, 3,500-square-foot) are mentioned in the WDC NEWS 6 article. Other search results for 'Jessica' are irrelevant (referring to Jessica Alba or others).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the thirty-eight U.S. representatives from the State of Texas, one from each of the state'…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is an incomplete list of March for Our Lives events that took place on March 24, 2018. The official March for Our Lives event in Washington, D.C., attracted a turnout of between 200,000 to 800,00…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of artists who have competed on the American reality television competition show, The Voice. In its fifteen years running, twenty-nine artists have been granted the title of "The Voice"…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Voice_(American_TV…

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Claim 9: “Her open floor-plan home rents for $150 an hour, with a four-hour minimum.”

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The pricing ($150/hr) and minimum stay (4 hours) are reported in the WDC NEWS 6 article. No other independent sources confirm these specific listing terms.

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Claim 10: “She’s hosted production teams from the TV show ‘Dateline’ as well as crews filming commercials for Coca-Cola and Boar’s Head.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm that Dateline, Coca-Cola, or Boar's Head filmed at this specific property.

info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.