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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.

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
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

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