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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.

Real elevates team leader to executive growth role
With agent count now topping 33,000, The Real Brokerage is looking to become “more intentional in how we grow and in pushing growth,” CEO Tamir Poleg said.
March 9, 2026
Washington private listings bill could soon be the law
Legislation prohibiting selective marketing of residential properties has cleared the state’s House and Senate and is expected to be signed by the governor.
March 6, 2026
CEO touts ‘new direction’ as REMAX aims to lead ‘every single market’
At the annual R4 convention on Feb. 23, CEO Erik Carlson sought to energize agents with a message focused on growth, revitalization and professionalism.
February 27, 2026
Compass finds a new outlet for exclusive listings: Redfin
Rocket agreed to begin immediately displaying the brokerage’s “Coming Soon” listings on Redfin — reversing Redfin’s earlier pledge to bar such listings.
February 26, 2026
Batton plaintiffs call foul on Anywhere ‘end-run’
Anywhere and three other brokerages opted into a separate homebuyer commissions settlement, but Batton lawyers claim it’s an attempt to settle “on the cheap.”
February 24, 2026
Major lender accused of steering, RESPA violations in new lawsuit
Three homebuyers, represented by Moehrl attorneys, filed a class-action suit claiming Veterans United Home Loans facilitates “illegal referrals and kickbacks.”
February 19, 2026
Compass, Fathom announce new presidents
Neda Navab, former president of brokerage operations, has been promoted to a leading role in Compass’ post-merger org, while Lori Muller joins Fathom from EXIT.
February 10, 2026
Brokerage profitability rose in 2025 despite tepid home sales
A new report indicates that the share of profitable brokerages has steadily increased since 2023 — and among those operating in the red, losses have improved.
January 30, 2026
AI use now the norm among real estate agents
A survey of brokerage leaders found that artificial intelligence tools are no longer a “curiosity” but an integral part of “the average agent’s daily workflow.”
January 29, 2026
FTC vs. Zillow discovery proceeds; settlements in SDAR, eXp cases
A dispute over company documents appears to be resolved. Plus, ex-SDAR CEO, eXp recruiter reach deals in separate cases; ex-Alliance CEO accused of defamation.
January 28, 2026
‘Inflated’ agent fees cost consumers thousands, report claims
Standard commission practices harm consumers and fail to reward good agents (or discourage bad ones), according to a new report from the Consumer Policy Center.
January 22, 2026
The Ten: Nykia Wright’s determination to remake NAR
The association’s CEO, an industry outsider, was hired to reshape the beleaguered organization — the “hardest thing” she’s ever done. Is she succeeding?
January 2, 2026
The Ten: Zillow under siege
Lawsuits, criticism and new potential rivals cast a shadow over Zillow’s successes this year — but the search giant has not yet buckled under the pressure.
December 19, 2025
Slowing inflation could complicate rate cut decisions
The November CPI report was based on incomplete data, “complicating interpretation.” Plus, mortgage applications, pending sales fall as buyers remain hesitant.
December 18, 2025
The Ten: With resistance growing, NAR focuses on value, trust
Pushback against the association came from all sides in 2025 as members asserted their independence. In response, NAR sought feedback and promised reforms.
December 17, 2025
Compass v. Zillow hearing: Who made the stronger case?
In their closing arguments, attorneys for the two companies addressed claims of collusion, harm to Compass and more. Now a judge will decide what happens next.
November 25, 2025
Zillow CEO: There’s no boycott — ‘Compass is a partner’
At a hearing in Compass v. Zillow this week, Jeremy Wacksman countered the more fiery testimony of Compass’ CEO, denying a conspiracy and touting transparency.
November 22, 2025
Compass CEO: Zillow, NAR, MLSs ‘profit from the work of others’
Robert Reffkin testified this week at a hearing in Compass v. Zillow, portraying the portal and organized real estate as bullies that limit agent choice.
November 21, 2025
Compass attacks Zillow’s ‘weapons of choice’ in key hearing
On day one of a hearing tied to Compass’ private listing ban lawsuit, attorneys painted sharply different pictures of the two real estate giants.
November 20, 2025
Zillow equates MRED’s private listings to ‘digital redlining’
The search portal — and PLN opponent — released an analysis of MLS listings in Chicagoland suggesting that private listings reinforce racial segregation.
Updated November 22, 2025

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