Fed's Inflation Hardline Could Keep Mortgage Rates Elevated This Summer
Top Fed officials are signaling rate hikes remain on the table. Here's what that means for your buyer pool, your timeline, and your bottom line.
Seller Intelligence archive — page 14
Coverage of mortgage rates, home prices, inventory, policy and the listing business, with what each story means for a homeowner who may sell.
Foreclosure · New Jersey
Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Hit With RESPA Lawsuit in New Jersey
A homeowner says Shellpoint delayed loss-mitigation reviews and kept sending wrong figures while foreclosure moved forward. Here's what sellers need to know.
Inventory Hits a Post-Pandemic High — and Sellers Are Feeling It
Active listings topped 840,000 in June 2026. That changes your pricing strategy, your timeline, and what you'll net at closing.
Record Home Prices, Better Affordability: What Sellers Need to Know
Wages are outpacing price growth and mortgage rates have eased. Here's how that shifts buyer demand—and what it means for your sale.
Builder Confidence Hits 15-Month Low. Here's What That Means for Sellers.
The NAHB index dropped to 34 in July—its 15th straight month below 40. Existing-home sellers need to understand what that number signals about pricing and timing.
Pending Sales Dropped 5.4% in June. Here's What That Means If You're Selling
Mortgage rates hit a 10-month high in June and buyer contract signings fell hard. Sellers need to understand what's coming for their timeline and bottom line.
Short Sales Are Climbing Fast — Here's What Sellers Need to Know
Short-sale transactions jumped 16% in early 2026. If you're in a softening market, understanding what's driving this trend could determine your next move.
Foreclosure · Florida
Foreclosures Up 21% This Year — and Florida Is Ground Zero
More than 227,000 properties entered foreclosure in the first half of 2026. Florida leads the nation. Here's what that means if you're planning to sell.
Investors & Rentals · California
Dolly Parton's Former WeHo Home Hits the Rental Market at $12K/Month
A celebrity-tied property is commanding premium rent in West Hollywood. Here's what the pricing power of provenance means for everyday sellers.
Foreclosure · California
A $8M LA Home Sits in Foreclosure Limbo While Its Owners Fight in Court
The Kemsley divorce case is a live case study in what happens when co-owners can't agree to sell — and the clock runs out.
Kelley Blue Book Moves Into Home Valuations — What It Means for Sellers
The car valuation giant just launched a home valuation and seller-lead platform. Industry advisors are skeptical — and sellers should understand why that matters.
Mortgage Rates Hit a Near-Year High — and Fewer Buyers Are Shopping
The 30-year fixed rate climbed to 6.65% the week of July 10, sending purchase applications down 7%. Here's what a thinner buyer pool means for your sale.
Housing Market · New York
Buffalo Is the Only Major U.S. City That's Never Hit 100°F — Here's What That Costs
Climate stability is reshaping insurance premiums, buyer demand, and pricing power in ways sellers everywhere need to understand right now.
Compass vs. Zillow: What the Ethics War Means for Home Sellers
Compass filed ethics complaints against Zillow in 26 states over how listings are displayed. Here's what the fight actually costs you as a seller.
Cell Towers Can Cut Your Home's Value by Up to 7.6%
Research and real-world sales data show proximity and sightlines to cell towers reduce sale prices—here's what sellers within 1,500 feet need to know.