The Fed Is Split on Rates — Here's What That Means If You're Selling
Minutes from the June FOMC meeting reveal a central bank at war with itself. For home sellers, that internal standoff has real consequences.
Seller Intelligence archive — page 16
Coverage of mortgage rates, home prices, inventory, policy and the listing business, with what each story means for a homeowner who may sell.
Sen. Warren Demands FHFA Director Pulte Resign Amid Abuse Allegations
The nation's top mortgage regulator is under fire from Congress. Here's what the political chaos at FHFA means for sellers navigating today's market.
Mortgage Rates Are Stuck in the Mid-6s — Here's What That Costs Sellers
The 7% threshold looks unlikely to break, but rates aren't falling either. Sellers need to understand exactly what a 6.5%–6.75% market does to their buyer pool.
Rates & Economy · Texas
Dallas Fed Study: Unauthorized Immigration Added 6.6% to Home Prices
A new working paper ties unauthorized immigration to a measurable share of the 2021–2024 price surge. Here's what the data actually says—and what it means if you're selling now.
Mortgage Rates Climb Back Above 6.75% — What Sellers Need to Know
Rates reversed last week's dip and are rising again. Here's how that reshapes your buyer pool, your timeline, and your bottom line.
A 4-Million-Home Shortage, One Unsigned Bill, and What Sellers Should Do Now
The 21st Century Road to Housing Act is on Trump's desk unsigned. Here's what the limbo means for your pricing strategy, timeline, and net proceeds.
What the Zillow-Compass-MRED War Means If You're Selling
A federal judge, a suspended data feed, and a fight over private listings are reshaping what buyers can see—and what your home is worth on paper.
Foreclosures Hit a 7-Year High. Here's What That Means If You're Selling
The national foreclosure rate has climbed back to pre-pandemic levels. For sellers in affected markets, the pressure is real and worth understanding now.
NAR Is Cracking Down on 'Realtor' Misuse — Here's Why Sellers Should Pay Attention
The National Association of Realtors is using AI to police its trademark. For sellers, that's a signal about who actually carries the credential you're paying for.
The Fed Goes Quiet on Rates — Here's What That Means for Your Sale
The Federal Reserve is pulling back on rate signals. For sellers, that shift affects buyer confidence, mortgage costs, and how long homes sit on market.
Agents & MLS · Florida
A $475 Compass Fee Is Now a Lawsuit — And Sellers Should Pay Attention
A Florida couple's legal challenge to a brokerage transaction fee signals a new wave of scrutiny on agent charges. Here's what sellers need to know now.
Gen Z Now Drives 1 in 5 Home Purchase Loans — Here's What That Means If You're Selling
Younger buyers hit a record share of mortgage rate locks in Q2 2026, reshaping who's shopping — and how sellers need to prepare.
Mortgage Spreads Are the Hidden Force Holding Up Home Sales in 2026
Rates would top 7.70% without spread compression. For sellers, that gap is the difference between a buyer pool that exists and one that doesn't.
Zillow Faces Settlement Talks in Job Discrimination Case
A former Zillow general manager claims he was pushed out after raising discrimination concerns. Here's what the case signals for sellers relying on the platform.
Zillow's MLS Fight Puts Seller Listing Choices at the Center of Court
A federal hearing in Illinois pits Zillow against an MLS and a major brokerage — and the outcome will shape how your home gets marketed.