Author Archives: Lillian Dickerson

California agent fesses up to $9M Ponzi scheme

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Since 2018, Matthew Campbell used at least $2.29 million in newly acquired investor funds to pay previous investors and keep up his scheme. Continue reading →

Here’s how much homebuyer affordability has improved this year

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Affordability is improving in 37 out of the 50 most populous metros in the U.S. as mortgage rates come down and household incomes gradually rise. However, in pricey coastal markets, most households still only earn about half of what is necessary to aff… Continue reading →

Compass names Neda Navab new president

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Navab holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and has worked for Compass since 2018, coming into the company as CEO Robert Reffkin’s chief of staff. Continue reading →

Is Homes.com still a viable portal war contender?

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Investors have recently questioned CoStar’s investments in residential real estate. Industry experts told Inman the company would be wise to pay attention to the criticism. Continue reading →

Judge orders Zillow and Redfin to provide docs in $100M rental syndication case

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A legal filing submitted last week requests a number of communications between Zillow and Redfin employees related to the firms’ rental syndication agreement. Continue reading →

As the Olympics kick off, take a peek into Milan’s property market

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Prime residential properties in Milan saw a 7 percent price increase between Q2 2024 and Q2 2025. Feast your eyes on a few of the city’s luxury listings. Continue reading →

Markets in the South emerge as big losers in annual home price growth

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Several Southern markets that entered a boom phase during the COVID-19 pandemic are facing a market correction now as home prices continue to normalize. Continue reading →

Realtor.com reports growth as parent CEO calls rival Homes.com ‘at least a fixer-upper’

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Realtor.com’s parent company saw revenue increase 10 percent year over year. The CEO of the firm that owns the portal took the opportunity to call rival Homes.com a potential “knockdown.” Continue reading →

Redfin spices up Super Bowl Sunday with $1M home hunt

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The Super Bowl LX-adjacent game will prompt Redfin app users with six clues starting around 8 p.m. ET on Sunday to locate and win a $1 million home featured in a Rocket and Redfin commercial. Continue reading →