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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.

Mortgage rates top 7% as odds of a Fed hike surge
Daily rates hit 7.07% on Thursday, and analysts increasingly expect to see a rate hike next week. Meanwhile, existing home sales and mortgage applications fell.
September 10, 2026
Appeals court upholds dismissal of NAR mandatory membership suit
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a Texas broker’s lawsuit accusing NAR and state and local associations of antitrust violations.
September 9, 2026
Commissions settlement objectors request new appeal hearing
Two homesellers who sued the Real Estate Board of New York in 2023 and 2024 argue REBNY shouldn’t have been included in the Gibson and Sitzer/Burnett deals.
Updated September 3, 2026
Alex Vidal trades ERA to lead REMAX’s next era as president
After three years as president of ERA Real Estate, Alex Vidal has moved to REMAX, where he will helm the brand following its acquisition by Real.
September 1, 2026
Keller Williams faces new telemarketing complaint in Florida
The plaintiff said KW agents sent multiple unwanted texts despite his number being on the Do Not Call Registry. KW settled a similar lawsuit for $40M in 2023.
August 26, 2026
Compass rentals lawsuit dismissed, refiled with new plaintiff
An antitrust complaint filed against the brokerage giant last week has been amended to include a new claim and a new start period for the class.
August 24, 2026
NYC renters sue Compass over alleged monopoly, inflated rents
The antitrust lawsuit claims that the brokerage’s outsized market share in the city and its push to remove listings from portals has caused rents to surge.
August 20, 2026
Tuccori, Batton lawyers battle over fees
Attorneys in each case want about one-third of the $120M settlement fund. Plus, Zillow’s SCOTUS petition countered; NAR can’t compel The Agency to supply docs.
August 20, 2026
Appeals court upholds settlements in Sitzer/Burnett
The judges rejected each of the arguments made by the seven appellants, allowing the combined $876M in deals reached by NAR and major brokerages to stand.
August 19, 2026
Compass transaction fee case dismissed
The Efron case, filed by Florida homebuyers, had accused the brokerage of unfairly and illegally adding a $475 fee to their 2024 home purchase transaction.
August 10, 2026
Heavy-hitters back Zillow’s SCOTUS petition in securities case
Former SEC and U.S. Chamber of Commerce officials, among others, are urging the court to grant Zillow’s request for review of an investor lawsuit filed in 2021.
August 7, 2026
REMAX misses the mark as revenue falls 6%
The franchisor reported lower-than-expected revenue in Q2 as operating costs rose, resulting in a net loss of more than $4 million.
August 6, 2026
Texas indie aligns with KW in San Antonio
Marti Realty Group, which has topped $300M in sales volume so far this year, brings 40 agents and staff and its New Home Buddy platform to Keller Williams.
August 6, 2026
AGNT touts record revenue, ‘modest’ contribution from NextHome
The eXp Realty parent company said a focus on recruiting teams and improving agent productivity — enhanced by its “AI-native” platform — paid dividends in Q2.
August 4, 2026
Zillow cuts 500+ roles ahead of Q2 earnings release
In an online statement, CEO Jeremy Wacksman said the staff reductions would help the company maintain a “disciplined cost structure” and improve efficiency.
Updated August 4, 2026
Gen Z homebuyers focused more on cost than location
Aspiring Gen Z homeowners would rather change ZIP codes than increase their budgets, and finding the “right” home trumps buying one quickly, a new survey finds.
August 4, 2026
‘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

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