Zillow Launches FHA Down Payment Loan in 43 States
The program may bring more FHA buyers into the market, but sellers still need to scrutinize financing, appraisal risk and closing readiness.
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.
OneKey Joins CRMLS Lawsuit Over Public Listing Rules
The federal dispute could shape how sellers market homes outside the MLS, but it does not change listing rules today.
New-Home Sales Fall 5.3% as Builders Pressure Resellers
Builders are cutting prices and buying down rates. Sellers competing with new construction need to price for the buyer’s monthly payment.
Seven of 10 Top Retiree Cities List 10% Below U.S. Median
Lower asking prices may attract equity-conscious movers, but sellers still need city-level pricing, timeline and net-proceeds plans.
Home Prices Trail Inflation as August Market Loses Momentum
National prices rose 2.1% annually but fell from July, signaling longer marketing times and less leverage for sellers in softer metros.
New-home sales slip to 676,000 as builders sweeten deals
Builders are using financing incentives to compete for hesitant buyers, raising the bar for resale pricing and seller concessions.
Mortgage Rates Above 7% Weaken Sellers’ Pricing Power
Home values are still rising nationally, but higher borrowing costs are shrinking buyer budgets and raising the risk of longer listing times.
Expected Fed Hold Leaves Sellers Facing 7%-Plus Mortgages
Mortgage relief is unlikely to follow Wednesday’s Fed decision, keeping buyers payment-sensitive and putting more weight on pricing and concessions.
Treasury Yield Above 5% Reshapes the Fall Housing Market
Mortgage rates remain above 7%, narrowing buyer budgets and putting more weight on seller pricing, concessions and net-proceeds planning.
Roxborough buys 246-unit Fremont apartment complex for $109.4M
The premium-priced East Bay deal supports multifamily confidence, but nearby sellers should not mistake its per-unit figure for a home comparable.
Manufactured Housing’s Biggest Barrier Is Still Local Zoning
Federal changes may lower building costs, but local rules still control supply—and can reshape how nearby homeowners price and market a sale.
Open Real Estate Pushes One-Entry Listing Distribution
A proposed shared listing system could widen buyer exposure, but sellers still need to scrutinize marketing reach, timing and total net proceeds.
Mortgage Rates Ease Ahead of Fed Decision
Lower Treasury yields may give buyers modest relief, but sellers still need disciplined pricing and realistic expectations for offers.
Mortgage-rate volatility resets the seller playbook
With meaningful rate relief far from certain, sellers should protect the deal in front of them rather than price for a future buyer surge.
Mortgage rates ease toward 7.30%, giving housing demand a pause
The modest rate retreat steadied demand, but sellers still face a smaller buyer pool, more inventory and greater pressure on pricing.