Stephanie Reid-Simons

Senior Vice President

Stephanie followed her grandpa's path into journalism, reporting and editing her way into leadership roles with news teams covering everything from courts and crime to entertainment, sports and business. At Amazon and Zillow, she used her strategic storytelling skills to earn the attention of millions of people, establish a content marketing practice and help build a creative agency. She enjoys spending time with her family and tackling overly ambitious home-improvement projects.

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Douglas Elliman looks to the future, with a focus on luxury
The company called its balance sheet, with no debt and $143 million in cash, a “competitive advantage” as “others in the industry are pursuing consolidation.”
November 4, 2025
Anywhere focuses on growth, AI as Compass merger looms
The brokerage and franchisor delivered 6% higher revenue, which Anywhere execs credited to increased luxury sales and retention of top agents.
November 4, 2025
Rollout of Zillow’s private listings ban hits speed bump
A Chicago-area MLS told brokers that listings from its “unique” PLN could be barred by Zillow, but later confirmed Zillow is delaying enforcement in the region.
November 3, 2025
Pulte earnings offer window into builder — and buyer — activity
With national housing data delayed by the government shutdown, the performance of the top homebuilder provides at least a partial view of what’s going on.
October 21, 2025
Supreme Court declines REX-Zillow case, ending lengthy fight
Lower courts had ruled that Zillow and the National Association of Realtors did not conspire to conceal non-MLS listings. Those rulings will now stand.
October 20, 2025
Compass-CRMLS fight over listings ownership heats up
The brokerage CEO says agents are being asked to give up their rights. The MLS perspective? We’re putting “money back in the pockets” of those who provide data.
October 16, 2025
Who pays if the Compass-Anywhere deal falls through?
A closer look at a document detailing the planned acquisition reveals what can happen if it’s not completed on time — and how much money is at stake.
September 24, 2025
Appeals court rejects new evidence in Sitzer/Burnett case
NAR and others will need to clean up and resubmit their briefs by Sept. 15. Law professor (and appellant) Tanya Monestier called the ruling a “critical” win.
Updated September 11, 2025
Broker wants membership rules waived while appeal plays out
A new filing seeks a temporary restraining order while a Texas broker’s court battle over NAR and local association membership requirements proceeds.
September 8, 2025
Activist investors claim victory as Opendoor CEO steps down
The industry-leading iBuyer had seen its stock price jump, but calls for Carrie Wheeler to step down grew louder. A search for a replacement has already begun.
Updated August 29, 2025
Gary Keller rallies KW crowd: ‘There are empires being built’
When will the housing market turn around? We won’t see a change until summer 2026 — at best, Keller predicted. In the meantime, winners will “get to work.”
August 12, 2025
As California burns again, an investor snaps up Malibu lots
Far fewer homes are at risk so far, but wildfires are prompting evacuations just outside of LA as a foreign buyer drops millions on destroyed beachfront.
August 11, 2025
What jobs will AI replace? Not real estate agents (probably)
A new study from Microsoft highlights the types of work that generative AI is best able to take over. “Trusted advisor” isn’t one of them.
August 5, 2025
CoStar sues Zillow over photos, claims ‘systematic infringement’
The suit revolves around nearly 50,000 watermarked rental images that CoStar alleges Zillow is using illegally — and syndicating to Redfin and Realtor.com.
July 30, 2025
Zillow to Compass: We’re not legally required to work with you
A new filing from the top home search site denies wrongdoing, offering a detailed defense of its listings rules as it pushes back on the brokerage’s lawsuit.
July 17, 2025
Another leading MLS says no to NAR’s delayed marketing option
NorthstarMLS says the add-on to the controversial Clear Cooperation Policy “risks creating information silos and reducing listing accessibility.”
July 7, 2025
MLS makes its case for dismissal of Compass lawsuit
Northwest MLS says the April lawsuit should be tossed, arguing in a new filing that the brokerage giant “cannot have it both ways” with listings.
Updated July 3, 2025
New commissions case pulls in brokerages that settled
The Real Brokerage and Realty ONE Group have each paid millions to home sellers, but now face litigation from buyers claiming they paid inflated prices.
July 1, 2025
Zillow’s now enforcing its listings ban: 3 things to know
As of June 30, home listings that aren’t widely available may be kept off the nation’s top search site, prompting a lawsuit from Compass and praise from others.
June 30, 2025
Compass sues Zillow, escalating private listings fight
Zillow is “abusing its monopoly power,” Compass CEO Robert Reffkin said. Zillow says its policy is designed to ensure homes are marketed to all consumers.
June 23, 2025