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.

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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
ARA takes on first joint advocacy effort with Realtor association
The ARA has joined Missouri Realtors in advocating against proposed amendments that they say could increase homeowner costs in real estate transfers.
July 10, 2026
Zillow, MRED, Compass make 11th-hour bid in latest legal filings
The portal, MLS and brokerage are anticipating a ruling on whether Zillow will retain access to MRED’s data feeds. The judge could decide as soon as next week.
July 10, 2026
Bright’s new rules aim to provide ‘more options,’ ‘more control’
The forthcoming listing status options — Registered, Office Exclusive, Coming Soon and Active — align with the MLS’s “Brokers FIRST” strategy introduced in May.
July 9, 2026
Douglas Elliman adopts new tech strategy in bid to reclaim data
Along with its launch of Elius, the firm framed its embrace of Google Cloud-driven tech as an effort to power it into a more efficient, cost-effective era.
July 8, 2026
Sotheby’s snaps up Majestic Realty Collective
The collective, which encompasses eight Sotheby’s subsidiaries, closed over $13B in sales in 2025 and brings over 1,100 agents to the brand in the Western U.S.
July 8, 2026
Kelley Blue Book now in the home valuation game
The company known for its vehicle valuations is entering the residential real estate space with a goal of providing “a tailored strategy to achieve full price.”
July 7, 2026
Day 1 of Zillow-MRED hearing: Collusion or contradiction?
Execs from Zillow, Compass and MRED testified in Chicago on Wednesday in a hearing that could have implications for how listing rules can be enforced.
July 2, 2026
CRMLS unveils ‘Limited Exposure Coming Soon’ option for sellers
In response to broker feedback, the California-based MLS has added a new option for coming-soon listings allowing sellers to forego broad internet distribution.
July 2, 2026
Consumer groups urge DOJ, FTC to review Compass-MLS agreements
The Consumer Federation of America and other organizations warned that such deals raise “serious consumer protection, competition, and fair housing concerns.”
July 1, 2026
Will demographic shifts change the housing supply equation?
If the MBA’s supply and demand projections are correct, the U.S. may have an excess of homes by 2035 — but other variables could alter that trajectory.
June 30, 2026
MRED makes bid to compel arbitration in battle with Zillow
The Chicagoland MLS appears to be seeking alternative solutions to a preliminary injunction hearing, which is scheduled to begin this week.
June 30, 2026