CCM and Rocket Jump to $845K Loan Limit Before FHFA Acts
Two major lenders have raised their conforming loan ceilings to $845,000 now — months before the FHFA's official 2027 announcement. Here's what it means if you're selling.
Seller Intelligence archive — page 2
Coverage of mortgage rates, home prices, inventory, policy and the listing business, with what each story means for a homeowner who may sell.
Mortgage Rates Cross 7%: What It Costs Sellers Right Now
Rates hit 7% for the first time in 2026, driven by $100 oil and rising bond yields. Here's what that does to your buyer pool, your timeline, and your bottom line.
New ZIP-Code Tool Maps Exactly What Buyers Can Afford Near You
Realtor.com's new affordability mapper shows what share of homes in each ZIP code falls within a buyer's budget — and sellers need to understand what that means for their price.
Powell's $7.2M Gibson Island Sale and What It Signals for Sellers
The former Fed chair quietly doubled his money on a Maryland mansion. Here's what off-market luxury moves tell everyday sellers about today's market.
42% of U.S. Listings Now Have Price Cuts — But Your Market May Tell a Different Story
National inventory is rising and price cuts are at a two-year high, but Houston, Omaha, and St. Louis show why one number never tells the whole story for sellers.
ARM Loans Hit a 3-Month High as Mortgage Rates Climb to 6.85%
The 30-year fixed rate just reached its highest point since mid-2025. Here's what the shift toward riskier mortgages means for sellers right now.
Agents & MLS · Michigan
Detroit Tops the List of America's Most Affordable College Towns
Realtor.com's new ranking of 231 Division I markets shows where home prices still align with local wages — and what that signals for sellers in those markets.
Eight Low-Cost Fixes That Let You Market Your Home as Move-In-Ready
Tariffs have made big renovations pricier than ever. Here's what agents say sellers should do instead to attract buyers without overspending.
Fed Eyes Core Inflation While Commodity Prices Climb
Oil, diesel, and copper are all running hot in 2026. Here's what that means for mortgage rates—and what sellers should plan around.
70% of U.S. Markets Now Favor Buyers — What Sellers Must Know
The most buyer-friendly conditions since 2018 are reshaping what it takes to sell. Here's what the data actually means if you're listing now.
Too Much Exposure Can Hurt Your Home Sale—Not Just Your Security
A wave of celebrity break-ins is surfacing a real risk for luxury sellers: detailed online listings may be repelling exactly the buyers you want.
FSBO.com's New Offer Platform Changes How Sellers Manage Deals
FSBO.com just launched a digital offer-and-negotiation tool. Here's what it does, who it helps, and what sellers need to understand before their next deal.
Housing Market · Utah
Alta, Utah: One Listing, $4.79M, and a Market That Plays by Its Own Rules
Alta's ski real estate market has roughly 37 homes, near-zero inventory, and cash-only deals. Here's what that means if you own property there.
Mortgage Rates Hit 2026 Peak at 6.71% — What Sellers Need to Know
Geopolitical tensions pushed rates to their highest point of the year. Here's how that reshapes your buyer pool, your timeline, and your bottom line.
Mortgage Rates Hit 2026 High: What Fall Sellers Need to Know
At 6.71%, the 30-year rate is now above last year's levels — and economists say meaningful relief before January is unlikely. Here's how to position your sale.