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.

Exclusive: Compass president on Reffkin, balancing ‘big and boutique’
Neda Navab, who has known Compass’ CEO for over 20 years, says he “genuinely wants to build a better industry” for agents and their clients.
August 10, 2026
Real’s revenue jumps 30% with REMAX deal pending
Ahead of a planned vote on Real’s acquisition of REMAX, CEO Tamir Poleg said the two companies have an “opportunity to write the industry’s next great chapter.”
August 6, 2026
Zillow beats Q2 forecasts with 18% spike in revenue
A day after laying off 500 employees, the portal giant reported positive momentum in Q2 — but the company’s stock price still fell in after-hours trading.
August 5, 2026
Batton judge grants final approval of KW, REMAX settlements
The brokerages will pay nearly $30 million in combined damages. The Aug. 4 ruling resolves all homebuyer claims and related future actions against the firms.
August 5, 2026
Howard Hanna betting on ‘certainty’ amid wave of consolidation
As the brokerage landscape continues to shift, Howard Hanna NYC leader Michael Rossi says the firm is asserting its brand power with an eye toward growth.
August 4, 2026
Divergent views on what benefits buyers, what’s best for agents
A new Zillow survey found that nearly 9 in 10 agents believe independent representation is good for buyers — but less than two-thirds think it helps agents.
August 3, 2026
Compass data suggests listing on Zillow comes at a cost
The brokerage released an analysis of its listings showing that those posted on Zillow sold for 1.3% less than “banned” listings. Some experts disagree.
July 31, 2026
A big leap for ARA as Compass opts in
The alignment brings a strong and sizable partner to the upstart association, which now has the potential to substantially grow its ranks.
Updated July 29, 2026
LPT parent acquires AI company focused on ID’ing consumer intent
Speculo’s Remi AI tool tracks changes in intent and flags leads for human follow-up. The deal adds to LPT Aperture Holdings’ portfolio of industry-facing tech.
July 28, 2026
Compass’ chief economist has his eye on the AI housing boom
Tech wealth is having a “really dramatic” impact on housing in San Francisco, Mike Simonsen said. What he wants to know is when — or if — the trend will spread.
July 27, 2026
Compass says phased marketing delivers 4.6% sale price premium
The company published new data today on more than 70,000 closed Compass listings that indicates pre-marketed homes sell for more and go under contract faster.
July 24, 2026
Judiciary subcommittee summons Compass, MRED CEOs for briefing
As part of an antitrust review, Robert Reffkin and Rebecca Jensen have been called upon to answer questions about their companies’ private listings partnership.
July 22, 2026
NAR outlines strategic plan progress: 'The goal is simple'
The association detailed its lobbying efforts, legal wins, policy clarifications and more in its second update on the three-year plan adopted last fall.
July 22, 2026
Jay Papasan to end 26-year ‘wild ride’ as Keller Williams VP
The longtime KW executive said he’ll remain active as a writer and coach, and intends to stay involved with his family businesses.
July 21, 2026
How home inspections fit into the housing affordability picture
For buyers with stretched budgets, unexpected repairs can break the bank. Yet home inspector regulation is spotty, and the cost of incompetence can be high.
July 21, 2026
Long & Foster heir continues 6-decade legacy with boutique firm
Boomer Foster, whose uncle founded Long & Foster in 1968, launched Paul Wesley Real Estate with a people-focused mission and a foundation of “big-company tech.”
July 18, 2026
Foreclosures, short sales rise as homeowners weigh their options
Foreclosures jumped over 20% in the first half of 2026 while short-sale transactions increased 16% in Q1, according to new data from ATTOM and Realtor.com.
July 17, 2026
How agents can help young adults facing ‘emotional’ housing crisis
Though recent industry debate has mostly focused on sellers, buyers are the ones facing extreme challenges in today’s market, HomeServices CEO Chris Kelly says.
July 17, 2026
Homeowners insurance ‘redlining’ demands scrutiny, report says
Homeowners in majority Black ZIP codes pay 16% higher premiums than those in white communities, a CFA report says — and people in Hispanic areas pay even more.
July 15, 2026
KW to acquire Jason Mitchell Group in ‘a win-win’ for all
JMG, a teamerage-style firm that closed $5.86B in sales in 2025, represents “the kind of entrepreneurial success KW was built to support,” KW’s CEO said.
July 13, 2026