Investors & Rentals · Tennessee
Memphis 'Little Graceland' Goes Under Contract at $175K
A Elvis-themed vacation rental a half-mile from the real Graceland just found a buyer — and its $30K annual income tells sellers something worth knowing.
Seller Intelligence archive — page 3
Coverage of mortgage rates, home prices, inventory, policy and the listing business, with what each story means for a homeowner who may sell.
NWMLS and Compass Settle, and Sellers Need to Know What Changed
A 16-month legal fight over private listing networks just ended in Washington. The outcome shapes how your home gets listed—and how many buyers can see it.
Mortgage Rates Hit 6.71% as Iran Conflict Drives Bond Sell-Off
Rates just reached a 13-month high. Here's what that means for your buyer pool, your days on market, and what you'll net at closing.
The Wishful Pricing Trap That Costs Sellers $20,000 or the Sale Entirely
Listing at an aspirational price doesn't just slow your sale — in today's market, data shows it often kills it. Here's what sellers need to know before they pick a number.
Selling · Florida
Tampa Sellers Are Losing $22 Per Square Foot. Here's What That Means for You
Price-per-square-foot values fell 5.6% in Tampa and 2.6% in Orlando year over year in August. If you're selling in Florida, your pricing strategy needs a hard reset.
Home Values · Florida
The Villages Is in Its Fourth Straight Year of Price Declines
Median listing prices in America's largest retirement community have fallen to $377,784 — and sellers there face a market that's fundamentally different from the pandemic boom.
Trump Threatens Trade War to Force Rate Cuts — What It Means for Sellers
The president is pressuring the Fed to lower borrowing costs, but markets aren't moving yet. Here's what sellers need to watch.
Rates Hit Year High at 6.71%—But the Bond Market Is Holding
August's strong jobs report pushed mortgage rates to their highest point in over a year. Here's what that ceiling means for your buyer pool and your sale.
Strong Jobs Report Puts a Rate Hike Back on the Table
162,000 jobs added in August pushes Fed rate hike odds above 60%—here's what that means for your sale price, your buyer pool, and your timing.
The Fed's Beige Book Is Out. Here's What It Means If You're Selling.
Economic growth is creeping forward, but buyer caution, high financing costs, and price sensitivity are shaping what sellers can realistically expect this fall.
Homebuilder M&A Market Cools, Leaving Seller-Owners With Less Leverage
After nearly 200 deals since 2010, acquirers are slowing down and sharpening their pencils. For builders thinking about selling, the power dynamic has shifted.
Mortgage Rates Hit a 2026 High of 6.71% — Here's What It Costs Sellers
A global bond selloff tied to Middle East conflict pushed 30-year rates to their highest point in over a year. Sellers need to understand what that does to their buyer pool.
Zillow Faces Discrimination Lawsuit From Former Manager
A fired Zillow manager says he was terminated the day he returned from medical leave — and what that signals about the company sellers depend on.
Housing Market · Texas, Arizona
Reno Holds While Austin, Denver, and Phoenix Slide
Reno is the rare interior West market still showing price gains in 2026 — but the real numbers are softer than headlines claim, and sellers need to price accordingly.
Compass and NWMLS Settle Antitrust Suit, Rewriting Listing Rules
A new 'First Look' status takes effect Sept. 4 in Washington state — and the framework could reshape how sellers market homes nationally.