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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.

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NAR to consumers: Agents must put client interests first
With new industry rules now in effect, the association has released additional resources for buyers and sellers that focus on ethics and steering.
September 4, 2024
Real ‘surpassed expectations’ as revenue, agent count soars
The company reported strong Q2 numbers, noting that its rev share model and tech will continue to give it an edge, while “traditional models may struggle.”
August 7, 2024
Housing market angst won’t swing the election (probably)
Renters and buyers are frustrated by high housing costs, but homeowners — the largest share of likely voters — are focused on other issues.
July 20, 2024
C.A.R. releases new forms after weeks of criticism
The California association has been the subject of a DOJ inquiry and a scathing CFA report. Updates released this week may allay some of those concerns.
Updated July 12, 2024
DOJ ‘formal inquiry’ delays release of C.A.R. forms
The California Association of Realtors informed members that the DOJ expressed concern over new forms related to the NAR settlement and MLS practices.
Updated June 24, 2024
VA makes mortgage rule change official
A temporary policy revision allows military borrowers to pay their agents, something that was previously prohibited under VA lending rules.
June 11, 2024
More sellers are cutting prices as home sales slow
The share of homes with price drops reached an 18-month high as sellers try to jumpstart buyer interest in stale listings, Redfin reported.
May 31, 2024
Builder confidence takes a hit as rates, costs remain high
Sentiment drops for the first time since November, with persistent inflation and concerns about new federal rules dampening builders’ outlook.
May 15, 2024
In Focus: How the MLS drives innovation in real estate
UtahRealEstate.com CEO Brad Bjelke believes the wealth of data provided by MLSs makes them “more important today than at any point in time.”
February 19, 2024
Colorado’s largest MLS makes 4-state data-share deal
REcolorado has signed agreements with regional MLSs in Georgia, Florida, California and Kansas, increasing listings access for agents.
January 11, 2024
2024 will be a better year for buyers — but how much better?
Forecasts from Realtor.com and Bright MLS offer varying degrees of optimism, with a split on inventory and an eye on wild cards like inflation and the election.
November 29, 2023
The chills continue as mortgage rates keep rising
Expect a “more dramatic” seasonal slowdown in home sales as average rates near 8% scare off buyers.
October 26, 2023
In Focus: MLSs face 'staggering and energizing' changes
NorthstarMLS CEO Tim Dain offers his tech-forward view of the future, which includes transparency, consolidation and richer listings content.
September 23, 2023
In Focus: The biggest challenge for agents and brokers? Too many MLSs
FMLS President and CEO Jeremy Crawford believes cooperation and consolidation are key to a healthy and efficient MLS network: “We are all better together.”
September 16, 2023
From ‘frenzy’ to ‘fatigue’ as mortgage rates, applications dip
The average rate on a 30-year loan settled at 7.12% this week, but a decline in mortgage applications suggests that “consumers are weary.”
September 7, 2023
Anywhere is back in the black after 2 quarters of steep losses
While down year-over-year, revenue and income were up over the previous quarter, but the company missed expectations on earnings per share.
July 25, 2023
Mortgage rates surge even as inflation falls
Mortgage rates jumped for the third week in a row and are hovering near 7%, but lower-than-expected inflation could mean the economy is normalizing.
July 13, 2023
Real defies the odds, reports strong annual revenue gains
The Real Brokerage more than doubled its agent count vs. last year, with chairman and CEO Tamir Poleg crediting its technology and “agent attraction model.”
May 11, 2023
Mortgage rates inch down, continuing a ‘sideways trend’
Interest rates dipped slightly to 6.35% this week, and mortgage applications were up — but limited inventory is keeping the market “subdued.”
May 11, 2023
Prices up in 70% of metros — but that’s a big drop from Q4
NAR’s latest quarterly home sales report found that most markets are still seeing annual price increases, with the biggest gains in the Midwest and Southeast.
May 9, 2023

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