Author Archives: Lillian Dickerson

Zillow bashes CoStar in request to transfer lawsuit

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Amid an ongoing legal battle over listing photos, Zillow alleged that CoStar was attempting “to weaponize copyright litigation for competitive pressure.” Continue reading →

In copyright battle with Zillow, CoStar says the portal giant ‘brazenly’ keeps at it

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In an “update” the Homes.com parent company released on Tuesday regarding its lawsuit against Zillow, CoStar Group accused its portal rival of starting to use an additional 4,600 CoStar Group-watermarked photos on its website since the lawsuit was file… Continue reading →

Douglas Elliman launches national Estate, Trust & Probate Division

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The expanded division is now available to Douglas Elliman clients nationally and currently includes 25 specialized agents that have transacted over $475 million in sales volume in 2025 thus far. Continue reading →

Pending home sales jumped 4% in August in positive market signal

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NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said lowering mortgage rates were leading to more buyers coming to market, but Bright MLS Chief Economist Dr. Lisa Sturtevant said hopes for a fall market rebound should stay tempered. Continue reading →

Engel & Völkers’ CEO: ‘We’re focused on culture over indiscriminate scale’

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Stuart Siegel said he wants his company to be known for quality, and wondered how companies like Compass and Anywhere might be able to unify their cultures. Continue reading →

Former agent convicted of swindling woman out of her home

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While Monique Hill and her husband were undergoing foreclosure proceedings, former real estate agent Oscar Dais created, signed and notarized a fraudulent deed in Hill’s maiden name. This week, Dais pleaded guilty. Continue reading →

$1B Florida brokerage and former NFL prospect join Christie’s International Real Estate

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First Coast, founded by Corey Hasting in 2018, brings around 130 agents from Engel & Völkers to the luxury brand operating across the Jacksonville, Florida, metro area. Continue reading →

Is fall the new spring? Market winds may be shifting, NAR says

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Increased homebuying affordability, more inventory and fewer competing buyers may lead to a prime week for homebuyers in October, leading to conditions like a “second spring market.” Continue reading →

Compass just recruited a pair of high-profile Hilton family scions

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Barron Hilton is son of Rick Hilton, a cofounder of Hilton & Hyland, who cofounded the Hilton Hilton brokerage a few years ago with his father and wife, Tessa. Now, the couple will start a team at Compass. Continue reading →

Douglas Elliman debuts private listing network for agents

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The brokerage told Inman that the goal in creating the platform is to provide homesellers with different marketing options, as well as market testing capability and privacy and discretion, for those who desire it. Continue reading →