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April 21, 2026
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.
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- Who owns listing data? Brokers do, Realtracs saysThe Tennessee MLS unveiled two new broker agreements this week that clarify listing data ownership and compensate brokers for the value their data creates.April 17, 2026
- Redfin makes pre-marketing pitch to NWMLSIn a Redfin blog post, Rocket exec Joe Rath makes a case for “more flexibility” for sellers — while asking Washington state’s largest MLS to change its rules.April 16, 2026
- Across the US, the ‘New Compass’ is running away with the leadA recent analysis of home sales in top Compass markets shows just how much the brokerage has increased its market share since acquiring Anywhere.April 14, 2026
- Compass tops list of US brokerages for fifth year in a rowThe brokerage leads the Mega 1000 with over $262B in sales volume. Plus, SERHANT makes its debut on the list while LPT, Epique and other firms make big gains.Updated April 15, 2026
- How rising energy prices could change the course of home salesA new forecast from Zillow’s chief economist shows just how much the current geopolitical situation could affect the 2026 U.S. housing market.March 27, 2026
- REMAX settles in Batton commissions caseThe franchise giant will pay significantly less than Keller Williams, the only other brokerage to reach a deal with the homebuyer plaintiffs.March 25, 2026
- Zillow’s ‘simplified’ listing standards make the MLS optionalAlongside its March 17 launch of Zillow Preview, the company published updated, more flexible listing rules to reflect the “reality” of “the listing landscape.”Updated March 20, 2026
- Douglas Elliman touts ‘bold execution’ in Q4 as revenue ticked upThe luxury brokerage made four key moves during the quarter, CEO Michael Liebowitz told investors, highlighting expansions, leadership changes and agent tech.March 13, 2026
- Zillow pushes for a stay in RESPA case; Anywhere notches a winIn a March 11 filing, Zillow reiterated a request to pause the Taylor case. Meanwhile, five Gibson deals were appealed; Anywhere settlement approved in Tuccori.March 12, 2026
- CoStar rebuts investor claims, hires defamation-focused law firmAfter tangling with activist investors over criticism of Homes.com, CoStar said it had engaged a firm specializing in “high-profile reputational attacks.”March 11, 2026
- Real elevates team leader to executive growth roleWith 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 lawLegislation 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: RedfinRocket 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 lawsuitThree 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 presidentsNeda 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 salesA 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 agentsA 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
