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.

Industry has phased marketing debate all wrong, paper says
A recent WAV Group white paper seeks to reframe the debate dividing the industry by comparing coming-soon and private listings to a company’s IPO preparation.
June 8, 2026
Realtracs listings still flowing to Zillow as talks continue
The MLS said that while negotiations remain productive, it will not cut any data feeds. Realtracs is also in discussions with three other top search portals.
Updated June 8, 2026
Judge denies Zillow’s request for MRED-Compass calls, emails
The court said the portal’s request for the allegedly “conspiratorial communications” was “unduly burdensome," but agreed to extend Zillow's TRO against MRED.
June 5, 2026
MARIS fee waiver a response to broker discontent with other MLSs
Calling it a “brokerage-agnostic” move, the MLS will waive fees for new subscribers seeking a “stable, reliable” option amid ongoing listing feed disputes.
June 3, 2026
Canopy MLS goes national, opens listing entry via 3rd parties
The MLS’s president painted the move as a response to a rapidly shifting industry in which brokers “need tools and marketplaces that evolve” with them.
June 3, 2026
List prices see sharpest annual decline in nearly a decade
Falling prices, an uptick in pending sales and fewer price cuts could mean sunny months are ahead for the market — if inflation, mortgage rates stabilize.
June 3, 2026
Connecticut governor signs bill restricting private listings
Agents working with sellers must make listings “available to the general public” concurrent with any public marketing, such as lawn signs or social media posts.
Updated June 8, 2026
Zillow will retain access to Realtracs listings — for now
The Tennessee-based MLS threatened to cut the portal's feed on June 1 because it was violating Realtracs’ IDX rules. Zillow now has another week to comply.
June 1, 2026
Agent-built platform delivers insights to buyers in 30 seconds
HouseMe.ai, a free-to-use AI-powered platform created by brokers at The Agency, will initially launch in Toronto with plans to expand in the U.S.
June 1, 2026
Why MYNY left the franchise ‘box’ to go independent
The agent is at the heart of the business for MYNY, a newly-formed independent brokerage that operated under the Coldwell Banker banner for nearly two decades.
May 30, 2026
NAR listing guides aim to promote ‘clear understanding’ of intent
Amid public disagreements between brokerages, portals and MLSs about “objective criteria” for the display of listings, NAR hopes to provide clarity.
May 29, 2026
Investor purchases hit 6-year low
Real estate investors are pulling back as rising homeownership costs, economic uncertainty and slowing price growth in some areas threaten to reduce profits.
May 28, 2026
Realtracs the latest MLS to threaten suspension of Zillow feed
The Tennessee-based MLS is the second to claim Zillow is violating its IDX rules, and it says the portal has until June 1 to comply — or lose listing access.
May 27, 2026
Why Spyglass Realty reclaimed independence after 1 year at Real
Founder Ryan Rodenbeck said he realized his firm is already in a position to handle the heavy lifting — and doesn’t need a larger brokerage’s resources to grow.
May 27, 2026
MLSs strengthen competition, CMLS says in letter to FTC, DOJ
The trade organization highlighted MLSs as collaborative entities that benefit consumers and the real estate industry by sharing and protecting listing data.
May 26, 2026
MLSs must adapt to ‘structural shift’ in listing strategies
While some leaders see the pre-marketing movement as a threat, others believe the MLS will continue to thrive — as long as it’s “adding value to the ecosystem.”
May 20, 2026
MRED cuts off listing feeds to Zillow
The Chicago-area MLS suspended data feeds to the home search giant, claiming that the portal violated its licensing agreement by banning a handful of listings.
May 20, 2026
Pending sales inch up, but real growth unlikely until late 2026
The housing market may be stabilizing, but many economic factors are still in flux — and could tip home sales in a less rosy direction over the summer.
May 19, 2026
Down payments drop to 4-year low of $23K
Still, most renters lack the funds for a down payment, and more buyers are turning to government-backed loans, suggesting that affordability remains a problem.
May 19, 2026
MLS CEOs warn of fragmentation, ‘shadow’ market, erosion of trust
Amid a flood of brokerage pre-marketing partnerships with MLSs and portals, some leaders fear the industry is abandoning the ideals of cooperation and fairness.
May 18, 2026