Lillian Dickerson

Director, News Reporting

Lillian has covered all aspects of the real estate industry, from breaking news to in-depth profiles of celebrity agents, since 2020. She was introduced to real estate journalism by writing neighborhood profiles for the niche Washington, D.C.-based blog UrbanTurf while working full-time as an assistant at a law firm, and later spent six years as a reporter at Inman News. When she's not writing, Lillian enjoys singing in community choirs, traveling to far-flung places and visiting family on the East Coast.

Glenn Sanford steps down as AGNT CEO, passes baton to Leo Pareja
Sanford, who founded AGNT (formerly eXp World Holdings) in 2009, will continue to serve as board chair, while eXp Realty CEO Pareja will lead the enterprise.
October 8, 2026
What agents should know about the fastest-growing group of buyers
Hispanic consumers are driving homeownership rates, and understanding their needs is key to winning clients: “Trust is really what builds the relationship.”
October 7, 2026
Brokerages drop the ball on most consumer phone, web inquiries
While some brokerages perform better than others, response rates to consumer phone and web inquiries are fairly abysmal industry-wide, a Pied Piper study found.
October 6, 2026
Will Connecticut’s private listings law impact brokerage practices?
The law, which took effect on Oct. 1, states that private listings and office exclusives cannot be publicly marketed, which could include sharing between firms.
October 2, 2026
HomeServices acquires 1000WATT agency to ‘magnify’ brand
The marketing company's entire creative team will join the brokerage giant, with founders Brian Boero and Marc Davison moving into C-suite roles.
October 1, 2026
CRMLS defies Compass litigation threats over listing policies
The MLS powerhouse said it will not adjust its rules to appease Compass, which it claims is benefitting from the cooperative while hiding its own listings.
Updated September 30, 2026
Why ‘human + AI’ is the winning combination for agents
Agents who learn how to use AI well without diminishing “the human element you bring” will come out ahead as the tech becomes more integrated in real estate.
September 26, 2026
HouseCanary files for bankruptcy 3 months after Google deal
In June, the AI-powered brokerage announced it was taking listings on the search giant national, but the company filed for Chapter 11 earlier this week.
Updated September 24, 2026
Gen Z buyers willing to cut spending, accept higher rates
Among all homebuying generations today, Gen Z is most willing to make sacrifices to create a path to homeownership, according to new Cotality data.
September 23, 2026
Report: Coming-soons sell for more than private, standard listings
While the median differences vary by price tier and location, a new white paper from ARELLO found that private listings typically sell for less.
September 23, 2026
The future of Zillow and Compass as ‘See It First’ goes live
A recent ruling in Zillow’s lawsuit targeting the brokerage giant’s exclusive listing strategy could ultimately reshape how the companies do business.
September 22, 2026
Chicagoland agents, brokers react to ruling in Zillow-MRED case
One Compass-affiliated brokerage leader said the ruling brought “a sense of satisfaction,” while others just hope for more clarity and stability going forward.
September 19, 2026
Zillow, Realtor.com make ‘commitment to openness’ with Preview
The portals said their partnership, which they first announced in May, will create a new standard for housing market transparency through collaboration.
September 17, 2026
Compass offers incentives to agents who ditch StreetEasy
The firm’s NYC agents can get a $1K digital marketing package if they remove listings from StreetEasy before the portal’s policy updates take effect Sept. 17.
September 16, 2026
Compass begins ‘next chapter’ with global division launch
The division gives Compass clients a path for conducting transactions internationally while retaining the service they are used to in the U.S., the firm said.
September 14, 2026
Hispanic wealth has risen, homeownership rate has not
NAHREP’s 2026 State of Hispanic Wealth report outlines new goals for the next 10 years, while cautioning that federal policies may inhibit progress.
September 14, 2026
Did lending standards overcorrect after the financial crisis?
A recent Pew study argues that lending policies, which tightened in the late 2000s, are preventing many Americans from getting mortgages despite reduced risks.
September 11, 2026
Can buyers time the market? Study says buying now is the best bet
For about 3 in 5 home shoppers, it is better financially to buy immediately instead of delaying, according to an AD Mortgage analysis of over 20 years of data.
September 10, 2026
Sotheby’s 2 largest franchises are now company-owned
The acquisition of the brand’s biggest franchises by sales volume follows the addition of 8 subsidiaries via July’s acquisition of Majestic Realty Collective.
September 9, 2026
Will data centers impact housing? The picture is still fuzzy
There are many strong opinions about the proliferation of data centers, but so far, the impact on the residential real estate market appears to be minimal.
September 9, 2026