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Amie Fisher

Senior Director, News Editing

Amie is a Seattle-based real estate editor and writer with experience covering agent news, consumer housing, rentals and the luxury market. She has led content and editorial teams at Pacaso and Zillow, and previously worked as the managing editor for a regional lifestyle magazine. A Pacific Northwest native, she grew up in rural Southern Oregon among tall trees, baby goats and a territorial rooster.

B&W appoints a new Baird to the board, promotes president
Chicago’s largest indie brokerage continues its family-led tradition as Lucy Baird joins the C-suite and board, while Laura Ellis takes on a new role.
May 15, 2026
Zillow looks to bypass MRED with direct feed
In the wake of alleged threats by the Chicago-area MLS to cut off listing feed access, Zillow sued MRED and is now pitching a listing alternative to brokers.
May 14, 2026
Compass amplifies reach in deal with nation’s largest MLS
The brokerage has significantly increased its listings exposure in recent weeks through MLS collaborations, with Bright its biggest partner to date.
May 13, 2026
eXp to reincorporate in Texas
During its annual meeting on May 8, eXp World Holdings shareholders voted to approve the brokerage’s proposed move from Delaware to the Lone Star State.
May 12, 2026
Realtor.com has nearly a third of the market, CEO says
The search portal touted strong traffic numbers alongside steady revenue growth, highlighting improved product sales and its recent Zillow listings partnership.
May 11, 2026
REMAX vows to ‘enhance our value proposition’ as revenue falls
The franchisor reported declining revenue and rising losses in Q1 — a trend the company hopes to change with its pending acquisition by Real.
May 8, 2026
Revenue jumps 18% as Zillow touts ‘indispensable’ platform
Rentals and mortgages fueled the 18% gain, with tech as the linchpin. “We are rapidly becoming an AI-native company,” Zillow’s CEO said.
May 6, 2026
Zillow, Realtor.com joining forces on ‘Preview’ listings
Less than two months after the portals launched competing pre-market listings programs, the search giants have now agreed to collaborate on listing display.
May 5, 2026
Judge denies request to halt NAR settlement in Tuccori
The deal can proceed, at least for now, though a similar request is with an appeals court. Plus, three Batton defendants respond to an amended complaint.
April 30, 2026
Batton plaintiffs move to block NAR deal in commissions case
NAR’s $52 million settlement in a related case is “a prototypical reverse auction,” according to an April 28 preliminary injunction request.
April 29, 2026
MRED opens access to all agents — with Compass the first to join
The Chicago MLS, which runs a private listing network, is expanding nationwide to give agents “more choices.” It will receive Compass’ full listing inventory.
April 24, 2026
‘Crisis of confidence’ holding buyers back despite lower rates
Mortgage rates fell again, but economic uncertainty remains a stubborn headwind. A bump in purchase applications may signal a shift — if buyers don’t back out.
April 23, 2026
Fed chair nominee feels the heat at confirmation hearing
Kevin Warsh, who will take over as Federal Reserve chair if confirmed, emphasized his independence as lawmakers pressed him on his loyalty to Trump.
April 21, 2026
Who owns listing data? Brokers do, Realtracs says
The Tennessee MLS unveiled two new broker agreements this week that clarify listing data ownership and compensate brokers for the value their data creates.
April 17, 2026
Redfin makes pre-marketing pitch to NWMLS
In a Redfin blog post, Rocket exec Joe Rath makes a case for “more flexibility” for sellers — while asking Washington state’s largest MLS to change its rules.
April 16, 2026
Across the US, the ‘New Compass’ is running away with the lead
A recent analysis of home sales in top Compass markets shows just how much the brokerage has increased its market share since acquiring Anywhere.
April 14, 2026
Compass tops list of US brokerages for fifth year in a row
The brokerage leads the Mega 1000 with over $262B in sales volume. Plus, SERHANT makes its debut on the list while LPT, Epique and other firms make big gains.
Updated April 15, 2026
How rising energy prices could change the course of home sales
A new forecast from Zillow’s chief economist shows just how much the current geopolitical situation could affect the 2026 U.S. housing market.
March 27, 2026
REMAX settles in Batton commissions case
The franchise giant will pay significantly less than Keller Williams, the only other brokerage to reach a deal with the homebuyer plaintiffs.
March 25, 2026
Zillow’s ‘simplified’ listing standards make the MLS optional
Alongside its March 17 launch of Zillow Preview, the company published updated, more flexible listing rules to reflect the “reality” of “the listing landscape.”
Updated March 20, 2026

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