Heirs Are Losing Inherited 3% Mortgages—and It's Reshaping Who Can Buy
Servicing delays and refinance pressure are stripping heirs of low-rate loans. For sellers, that means fewer move-in-ready buyers and more negotiating pressure.
Seller Intelligence archive — page 10
Coverage of mortgage rates, home prices, inventory, policy and the listing business, with what each story means for a homeowner who may sell.
JPMorgan's $750B Housing Pledge: What It Actually Changes for Sellers
The biggest private housing commitment in U.S. history just dropped. Here's what former FHA chief Frank Cassidy says it can—and can't—fix for the market you're selling into.
80% of U.S. Metro Markets Saw Home Prices Rise This Spring
The national median hit $434,900—up 1.5% year-over-year. Here's what accelerating price growth means for your asking price, timing, and bottom line.
Commercial Buyers Need 30% Down Now — and That Hits Sellers Hard
Rising debt costs have quietly pushed commercial down payments to 25–30%. If you're selling income-producing property, here's what that does to your price and your pool.
Foreclosure Auctions Hit Six-Year High — And That Shifts the Game for Sellers
Volume up 23%, prices discounted, and renovated homes returning to retail. Here's what a wave of affordable inventory means for your pricing and timeline.
Price Cuts Hit 20% of Listings as Mortgage Rates Climb to 6.66%
The summer selling season is stalling. One in five homes now carries a price reduction, and rates just hit their highest point in a year. Here's what sellers need to know.
Compass Called Out a '$5,590 Zillow Tax.' The Math Doesn't Hold Up.
Compass says Zillow costs sellers thousands. Economists are pushing back — and the core flaw matters directly to anyone pricing a home right now.
Reverse Mortgages Are Gaining Ground — Here's What Sellers Need to Know
High home values and expanding product options have put reverse mortgages in a strong position. If you're 62+, this changes your selling calculus.
The Open House Move Most Sellers Never Hear About
Hosting a neighbors-only preview before the public showing can reshape who shows up, how fast offers come in, and who calls you next time.
Pending Sales Hit 69,109 as Market Holds Despite Rate Pressure
With the 10-year yield at 4.74% and rates near 6.83%, demand is still growing year over year. Here's what that means if you're planning to sell.
NAR's CEO Says the Association Has Changed. Here's What Sellers Should Know.
Nykia Wright detailed NAR's legal overhaul and internal restructuring at Inman Connect San Diego. For sellers, the shift has real implications for how transactions get negotiated.
Your Smart Cameras May Be Killing Your Home Sale
Sellers are using security devices to monitor showings—but the tactic is backfiring, spooking buyers, and raising real legal exposure.
Mortgage Rates Hit 6.83% as Fed Hawks Push for Multiple Hikes
Three Federal Reserve officials are openly pushing for rate increases. Here's what rising rates mean for your sale price, your buyer pool, and your timeline.
Foreign Buyers Paid Cash at Nearly Double the National Rate — Here's What That Means If You're Selling
International buyers are shrinking as a share of the market, but where they do show up, they pay cash and pay more. Sellers in five states should take note.
Foreclosure · Colorado
Colorado Foreclosure Listed at $215K — Occupant Included, No Entry Allowed
A Nunn, CO foreclosure selling sight-unseen with a 20-year occupant in place is a sharp reminder of what sellers lose when a property enters the foreclosure pipeline.