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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.

Former CFO sues Real, alleging discrimination
Michelle Ressler was fired in April by Real, which cited misconduct. Ressler says the claims were “manufactured” as a way to oust her after having a baby.
June 10, 2025
KW-Canva deal pulls big tech player into real estate
The franchise giant has signed an agreement with Canva, a software company with a popular design platform, to equip its agents with pro-quality marketing tools.
June 2, 2025
Opendoor could drop off NASDAQ if stock doesn’t rebound
The iBuyer has been struggling to get its footing since 2022 despite replacing its CEO and working to build partnerships with agents and brokerages.
May 30, 2025
Is it finally a buyers market?
With sellers far outnumbering buyers, conditions now favor home shoppers, according to a new Redfin report. Does that mean home prices will start falling?
May 30, 2025
StreetEasy: NYC sellers express ‘remorse’ after listing privately
A survey by the Zillow subsidiary found that most sellers support broad listing access, and those who listed off the MLS were more likely to regret their sale.
May 14, 2025
Fed ‘couldn't confidently say’ if rate cuts will happen this year
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its May 7 meeting amid an uncertain economic environment. “We don't feel like we need to be in a hurry.”
May 7, 2025
‘Unfiltered’: How to boost your online presence — for free
Watch the conversation with branding expert Scott Vancea as he reveals agents’ “biggest mistake” and the key to showing up online (hint: it’s not social media).
May 5, 2025
Zillow’s NYC brand to adopt new listing standards in June
StreetEasy, which serves the New York City market, will deny agents “who choose to publicly market listings to some buyers but not all” access to some programs.
May 1, 2025
Sellers are out of sync with buyers on pricing
Years of rapid home price growth have trained sellers to price high, but the market has shifted, leading to a widening gap between seller asks and buyer offers.
April 30, 2025
Brokerages boosted sales in 2024 despite tough market
The combined market share of the top 1,000 U.S. brokerages rose last year, with some firms doubling — or even tripling — sales volume, according to T3 Sixty.
April 10, 2025
Will job growth and lower rates be enough to motivate buyers?
Today’s jobs data was stronger than expected, and mortgage rates hit a 5-month low. That could boost home sales if economic anxiety doesn’t scare buyers away.
April 4, 2025
Compass retains the top spot among US brokerages
With over $231 billion in sales volume last year, the firm — which has been on an acquisitions spree — ranked No. 1 in the Mega 1000 list of top brokerages.
April 2, 2025
Condo ‘blacklist’ killing sales in disaster-prone areas
After Fannie Mae quietly tightened lending standards due to insurance shortfalls, some property owners have been unable to sell their units.
March 26, 2025
‘Unfiltered’: Why NAR is focusing on ‘the $2B and above club’
Watch the conversation with Sherry Chris as she talks about her new advisory role, how NAR’s CEO operates and the changes ahead at the national association.
March 14, 2025
Falling rates ‘a strong incentive’ for buyers to act
The 7-week streak of declines could “spur on the housing market” this spring — but so far, sales lag behind last year’s pace as economic uncertainty looms.
March 6, 2025
Sweeping tariffs could increase new home costs by $10k
After a 30-day pause, 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico — major providers of construction materials — took effect Mar. 4, creating uncertainty for builders.
March 4, 2025
‘Unfiltered’: What agents need to know about rules vs. laws
Watch the conversation with regulatory expert Jessica Hickok as she discusses non-Realtor agents, days on market and “the illusion of fresh demand.”
March 1, 2025
CFPB could be reduced to ‘five men and a phone’
The agency’s future remains in limbo as employees describe efforts to gut it. In other D.C. news, HUD scraps a Biden-era rule; FHFA nominee talks privatization.
February 28, 2025
‘Unfiltered’: How a single listing can kick-start your business
Watch the conversation with real estate coach Darryl Davis who explains how to get more listings, push through hard times, and win in today’s market.
February 17, 2025
Want to amend a buyer agreement? NAR lawyer explains how
Signed agreements can be changed — but only under certain circumstances. NAR’s general counsel provides scenarios and addresses other common questions.
February 4, 2025

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