New Fed Chairman, Same Rates: What Warsh's Debut Means for Sellers
Kevin Warsh just took the Fed's helm, but hot inflation has frozen rate cuts. Here's what that holding pattern costs sellers this summer.
Seller Intelligence archive — page 21
Coverage of mortgage rates, home prices, inventory, policy and the listing business, with what each story means for a homeowner who may sell.
Seller Financing Is Doing the Job Conventional Mortgages Won't
A Texas developer sold 5 of 6 starter condos with seller financing because banks rejected buyers who had the money but lacked W-2s. Here's what that means if you're selling.
Hazard Insurance Is Now a Hard Barrier to Selling Your Home
Surging premiums, non-renewals, and coverage gaps are freezing transactions coast to coast. Here's what sellers need to know right now.
Why $35 Trillion in Home Equity Still Looks Rock-Solid to Wall Street
Investment firm Saluda Grade is doubling down on home equity assets in 2026 — and what that signals matters for anyone planning to sell.
UWM Walks Away From Two Harbors Bid — What It Signals for Sellers
A high-profile mortgage industry acquisition just fell apart over stock-vs-cash terms. Here's why the breakdown matters to anyone selling a home right now.
Homebuilder Confidence Hits 14-Month Rut — What It Means If You're Selling Now
Builder sentiment dropped to 35 in June, the 14th straight month below 40. For existing-home sellers, the ripple effects on buyers, pricing, and timing are real.
Agents & MLS · Indiana
Indiana Tops 2026 National Housing Report Card for Affordability and Building
Indiana earned the No. 1 ranking in Realtor.com's 2026 state housing grades — and for sellers, that signals a market with real structural advantages worth understanding.
Mortgage Rates at 6.58%: What the Iran Deal and Fed Week Mean for Sellers
A weekend diplomatic deal and a hawkish Fed meeting are pulling rates in opposite directions. Here's what sellers need to know heading into summer.
Housing Market · Kentucky
Louisville Inventory Up 33%: What It Means If You're Selling There Now
Louisville posted the biggest year-over-year inventory jump of any major U.S. metro in May 2026. Here's what that shift means for your price, your timeline, and your bottom line.
FTC Returns $3M to Mortgage Scam Victims — What Sellers Need to Know
Nearly 2,000 homeowners defrauded by a fake mortgage relief company are getting refunds. Here's how to protect yourself when financial pressure meets a hot pitch.
US Median Home Price Hits $400,894 — A Record That Cuts Both Ways for Sellers
The milestone looks good on paper, but shrinking buyer demand and a four-week slide in pending sales mean sellers can't just name a price and wait.
Housing Market · Florida
World Cup Is Reshaping Florida's Housing Market Right Now
Miami sellers are seeing a surge of international buyer interest while Boston listings vanish. Here's what that means for your pricing, timing, and net.
Home Values · Kansas
Topeka, KS Is Drawing Relocation Buyers — What That Means If You're Selling There
With a $267K median listing price and $15K relocation grants on the table, Topeka is pulling in out-of-state buyers. Here's what sellers need to know.
Washington's New Listing Law Is Live — and Already Being Tested
A new state law bans exclusive pre-marketing, but Compass says its Private Exclusives still comply. Here's what sellers need to understand before they list.
HUD Moves to Loosen Manufactured Home Rules — What Sellers Need to Know
A proposed rule from HUD would strip a 52-year-old chassis requirement from manufactured housing. Here's how that reshapes the market for sellers of all home types.