FHFA Merges Credit Score Pricing Grids — What It Means for Sellers
Fannie and Freddie now use one LLPA pricing grid for both FICO and VantageScore 4.0. More buyers may qualify — and that matters if you're selling.
Seller Intelligence archive — page 11
Coverage of mortgage rates, home prices, inventory, policy and the listing business, with what each story means for a homeowner who may sell.
Home Prices Up 1.9% in July — But the Map Is Deeply Divided
The national gain looks modest, but Chicago is up nearly 7% while Seattle is down 1.6%. Where you live — and when you list — now matters more than ever.
Home Values Are Rising — Just Not Fast Enough to Beat Inflation
National prices climbed 1.9% in July, but inflation ran at 3.4%. Here's what that gap means if you're planning to sell this fall.
9% Mortgage Rates: What It Would Actually Take to Get There
A worst-case scenario is circulating on financial media. Here's what the math really says — and what it means if you're planning to sell.
Coming Soon Listings Are Splintering the Market — Here's What Sellers Need to Know
Fragmented syndication rules mean your pre-market listing may reach some buyers but completely miss others. Here's how to protect your sale.
Mortgage Rates Top 7% Again — Here's What This Week's Data Means for Sellers
Rates crossed 7% for the first time since early 2025. A cascade of housing and economic reports this week will tell sellers a lot about what's next.
Mortgage Rates Hit 7.43% — What Sellers Need to Know Right Now
Rates spiked to 7.49% last week before pulling back slightly. Here's what that volatility means for your buyer pool, your timeline, and your final number.
Greek 'Cold Rooms' Are a Gen Z Obsession. Here's What Sellers Need to Know
A sleep-focused housing trend borrowed from Greek life is circulating on social media—and it has real implications for how you stage and market your home to younger buyers.
Compass Tells MLSs to Cut Off Recruiting Tools From Its Listing Data
Compass sent MLSs a formal demand this week to stop sharing agent and listing data with brokerage recruiting software vendors — with a 30-day deadline attached.
HUD Claims a 46% Dent in Fair Housing Backlog. Advocates Aren't Buying It.
The federal enforcement picture for housing discrimination is murky right now. Here's what sellers need to know to stay clean and protected.
30-Year Mortgage Rate Hits 7.12% — What Sellers Need to Know Now
Purchase applications are barely moving and refinance demand has collapsed. Here's what a 7%-plus rate environment actually does to your buyer pool and your sale.
New Home Sales Climb to 684,000 Rate in August — What It Costs Sellers
New construction bounced back 6.4% in August, but prices are down nearly 6% year-over-year. Here's how that builder pressure reshapes your pricing strategy.
Foreclosure · Massachusetts
A Boston Office Tower in Foreclosure Tells Sellers Something Important
When a 1.3-million-sq-ft Downtown Boston tower heads to auction, the ripple effects reach residential neighborhoods. Here's what sellers need to know.
Mortgage Rates Cross 7% as Fed Signals More Hikes Are Coming
Rates hit 7.03% this week — the highest in 20 months. Here's what that does to your buyer pool, your timeline, and your net proceeds.
New Home Sales Hit 8-Month High as Mortgage Rates Climb to 7.37%
Builder buydowns kept new-home sales propped up through summer. Now rates are at a yearly high — and that safety net has limits sellers need to understand.