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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.

‘Junk’ brokerage fees cost consumers $2B annually, report says
A new paper from the Consumer Policy Center finds that tacked-on brokerage fees have become “standard practice” despite agent objections.
July 28, 2026
Better-informed sellers are raising the stakes for CMAs
As sellers gain access to more pricing data through online tools or AI research, agents believe a strong, refined CMA is where they can show their value.
July 27, 2026
Howard Hanna nabs Maine’s top indie in latest M&A
The family-owned firm notches another acquisition — and enters the Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts markets — with the addition of Portside Real Estate.
Updated July 24, 2026
New KW leaders given clear mandate: Accelerate growth
The franchisor has added four new roles focused on performance, agent attraction and commercial growth to “create more opportunity for entrepreneurs to thrive.”
July 23, 2026
New wrinkle in commissions settlement as Flexmls withholds data
The Sitzer/Burnett plaintiffs filed a motion today after FBS “refused” to provide listing and seller data MLSs agreed to release per the settlement terms.
July 22, 2026
New home construction slows amid ‘difficult cost environment’
June’s surge in housing starts was limited to the multifamily sector, while single-family starts and permits fell. Builder confidence also continues to decline.
July 17, 2026
High rates, home prices to blame for ‘tepid housing market’
Mortgage rates climbed to a 10-month high this week as falling pending home sales already point to a slow summer housing market.
July 16, 2026
Real Brokerage dismissed from Taylor case
A day after Real’s motion to compel arbitration was granted, the plaintiffs moved to dismiss the firm from the antitrust case against Zillow.
Updated June 25, 2026
Judge orders stay in RESPA case involving Zillow, Real and eXp
The ruling also granted Real’s request to compel arbitration. Plus, CoStar filing rejected in MRED case; Compass settles telemarketing complaint.
June 23, 2026
New ‘marketing transparency’ form a ‘protective tool’ for buyers
Windermere Real Estate’s addendum aims to counter efforts to obscure listing details and help buyers “gauge whether relevant information is being withheld.”
June 11, 2026
CMLS appoints new CEO at a ‘pivotal time’ for the industry
Jessica Edgerton, chief legal officer at LeadingRE, will join CMLS on July 1. The move, she said, comes “at a moment when our work has never mattered more.”
June 11, 2026
A strong jobs report ‘complicates’ the mortgage rate outlook
The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, which could boost consumer confidence. But it ups the odds of a June rate hike and will likely keep mortgage rates elevated.
June 5, 2026
Housing had a ‘disappointing’ May as new listings drop
At a time when home sales should hit their peak, both buyers and sellers are backing off, “possibly foreshadowing slower sales in the second half of the year.”
June 4, 2026
Opt-in deals totaling $106M approved in Tuccori
11 settlements in the homebuyer commissions case were preliminarily approved Tuesday, including deals with NAR, HomeServices, Hanna Holdings, Compass and eXp.
May 27, 2026
Judge grants Zillow’s request to reinstate MRED listing feeds
While a partial win for Zillow, the MLS and Compass also praised the decision, which bars the portal from excluding MRED listings that don’t meet its standards.
May 22, 2026
Zillow asks court for restraining order to restore MRED data feed
After the MLS cut Zillow’s feeds — a “dramatic and unprecedented decision,” per a court filing — the portal requested an emergency order to reinstate access.
Updated May 22, 2026
Zillow asks court to preempt MRED listing feed termination
In a May 18 motion, the portal says the MLS — in coordination with Compass — has threatened to cut Zillow’s feed and “kneecap” its ability to compete.
Updated May 19, 2026
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

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