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Seller Intelligence archive — page 13
Coverage of mortgage rates, home prices, inventory, policy and the listing business, with what each story means for a homeowner who may sell.
Agents & MLS · Illinois
Zillow's Chicago Listing Fight Moves to Private Arbitration
A federal judge sent Zillow's antitrust case against a major Midwest MLS to arbitration — and froze the rest of the lawsuit. Here's what sellers need to understand.
Agents & MLS · North Carolina
Charlotte's First W Hotel Is Coming. Here's What Sellers Need to Know.
A $36M conversion of the Wachovia Center signals a deeper uptown transformation — and it changes the math for sellers near Charlotte's core.
Mortgage Applications Slide as Rates Near 7% Again
Purchase demand is 19% below last year's pace and the refi window is closing fast. Here's what that means if you're planning to sell.
Mortgage Rates Hit 7.2%: What the 6% vs. 8% Debate Means for Sellers
Rates are back above 7% and the path forward splits two ways. Here's how each scenario changes your buyer pool, your timeline, and your bottom line.
Realtor.com's Fake-Lead Lawsuit Moves Behind Closed Doors
A federal case accusing Realtor.com of selling bogus leads is headed to private arbitration — and sellers need to understand what that means for the platforms they rely on.
Mortgage Rates Hit 6.95% — What a 18-Month High Means If You're Selling
Rates just jumped to their highest point since early 2025. Here's how that shrinks your buyer pool and what it does to your net proceeds.
NIL Money Is Reshaping College-Town Home Prices — Here's What Sellers Need to Know
Median list prices in major college markets have surged up to 47% since NIL deals became legal. If you own near a university, that shift changes your entire pricing conversation.
Near a Costco? Your Home Value Bump Depends on Your ZIP Code
New research shows Costco openings lift values up to 7.9% — but only in the right markets. Here's how sellers should think about it.
Lennar's Earnings Miss Signals a Tougher Market for Home Sellers
With the Fed raising rates to near 4% and half of new-home buyers unable to qualify, resale sellers are competing harder than ever for a shrinking pool.
Pending Sales Tick Up in August, But the Map Tells the Real Story
A 0.3% monthly gain in signed contracts sounds like progress — until you see which regions are losing ground and what 7.20% rates are doing to your buyer pool.
Builder Confidence Hits Three-Year Low as Rates and Costs Bite
The NAHB index fell to 32 in September 2026 — its weakest reading in years. Here's what a shaken builder market means for existing-home sellers.
Zillow Installs New Principal Accounting Officer as Rock Retires
Zillow's finance leadership just changed hands. Here's what the transition signals about the platform sellers rely on to price and market their homes.
Foreclosure · Colorado
Denver's Tallest Tower Is in Receivership. Here's What Sellers Should Know.
A $230M default on Republic Plaza signals deep stress in downtown Denver's office market — and that pressure doesn't stay commercial for long.
Mortgage Rates Hit 6.95% — What That Costs Sellers Right Now
The 30-year fixed just hit its highest level in 18 months. Here's how fewer qualified buyers and softening demand translate to your bottom line.