Coverage of mortgage rates, home prices, inventory, policy and the listing business, with what each story means for a homeowner who may sell.
Policy · New York
Two federal plaintiffs say Compass's grip on NYC listings drove rents artificially higher. Here's what the case—and the research behind it—means for sellers everywhere.
A disorganized home isn't just an eyesore — it's a negotiating chip buyers use against you. Here's how to think about it before you list.
The bond market isn't moving for the Treasury, the Fed, or anyone else—and sellers need to understand exactly what that means for their sale right now.
Agents & MLS · New York
A Manhattan class action accuses Compass of pulling listings off StreetEasy to corner the rental market. Here's what it means if you're selling or renting in NYC.
Fannie Mae eliminated at least 12 senior roles this week. Here's what the ongoing leadership upheaval means for sellers navigating this mortgage market.
Agents pitching off-market listings as a scarcity play are misreading the psychology. Research shows hidden supply doesn't create urgency — it kills it.
Policy · Illinois
Active listings in Illinois fell 64% in five years. A new local-action program aims to fix the building shortage — and sellers need to understand what's at stake.
James Harris built software that tells sellers how much untapped development potential sits on their property. Here's why that number matters before you list.
Zillow's mass layoffs and shrinking market position signal a real shift in how buyers find homes—and that changes the math for sellers listing in 2026.
FHFA data shows fewer loan workouts as rates climbed to 6.44%—here's what a cooling distress market means if you're planning to sell.
Compass is profitable and politically aggressive. For sellers, the real question is whether a brokerage-first listing strategy puts the most buyers in front of your home.
Housing Market · Florida
Luxury sales are surging, days on market are falling, and buyer demand is returning. Here's what Florida sellers need to know right now.
ATTOM's Q2 2026 data shows 41.1% of mortgaged homes are equity-rich — down sharply from a year ago. Here's what that shift means if you're planning to sell.
A federal appeals court has affirmed the NAR commission settlement, making its new rules on buyer-agent pay the durable law of the land for sellers.
Purchase mortgage applications fell again the week of Aug. 14, and pending home sales are down too. Sellers need to understand what a thinner buyer pool does to their deal.
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