Author Archives: Lillian Dickerson

Compass posts ‘strongest Q4 results in our history,’ but feels the weight of merger costs

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Despite gains in revenue, agent count and gross transaction value, Compass also grappled with a $42.6 million net loss in Q4. Continue reading →

EXp seeks move to Texas after Delaware judge allows sexual assault case to move forward

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A Delaware judge allowed sexual assault claims to proceed against Sanford and other members of eXp’s board, and just six weeks later, the company filed paperwork to establish an April vote on moving incorporation to Texas. Continue reading →

Arizona family wins Redfin’s $1M home in digital scavenger hunt

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An Arizona man, his wife and their 7-month-old daughter have become winners of Redfin’s Great American Home Search, a contest to locate and win a $1 million home, which Redfin launched on Super Bowl Sunday. Continue reading →

Despite its record length, Trump’s State of the Union falls short on housing details

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During a one-hour-and-47-minute-long speech, President Trump had few words to share on issues important to real estate professionals, like affordable housing, mortgage rates or the inventory crisis. Continue reading →

Rechat and Canva partner with new integration feature (EXCLUSIVE)

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With the integration, Rechat will provide Canva directly with brokerage listing details, making the creation of marketing materials for agents and properties on the platform seamless. Continue reading →

EXp touts ‘relentless execution’ as it reports growing losses in 2025

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EXp had a full-year net loss of $22.7 million, up from $16.8 million in 2024. However, the company also grew revenue and worked to trim operating expenses. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates have dipped below 6%. Here’s where it may unlock more transactions

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The drop to 5.99 percent on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages in the wake of shifting tariff policies could unlock transactions in select markets in the Midwest and South, according to an analysis from Realtor.com. Continue reading →

Stuck in a rut? Pros urge agents to do lead gen with a human touch

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With AI ubiquitous today, personal touch matters more now than ever before. And it can make all the difference when it comes to breaking out of a dry spell. Continue reading →

Approval of Compass-Anywhere merger ‘raises questions about corruption’ at AG’s office: Senator

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A letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi and signed by 18 members of Congress asks for more information about the DOJ’s review of the merger, which it says was cleared “under extraordinarily questionable circumstances.” Continue reading →

Compass rewards listing agents with new lead and referral program

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Through the program, Compass listing agents will receive a 10 percent referral when they send inquiries on their listing from Compass.com to other Compass agents, Inman has learned. Continue reading →