The 1930s Maps That Still Shape What Your Home Is Worth
Redlining didn't end with the Depression. Appraisal bias, neighborhood values, and the wealth gap it created are still working through today's market.
Seller Intelligence archive — page 34
Coverage of mortgage rates, home prices, inventory, policy and the listing business, with what each story means for a homeowner who may sell.
Rates Dip to 6.47%, But the Buyer Pool Is Still Cautious
Mortgage rates edged down this week, but May data shows buyers pumping the brakes. Here's what that tension means if you're planning to sell.
Fed Chair Warsh Rewrites the Rulebook — What It Means for Your Sale
A quieter Fed is a less predictable one. Here's how Warsh's overhaul of central bank communication shifts the ground beneath home sellers in 2026.
Zillow Sues Compass Over Listing Rules. Here's What Sellers Need to Know.
A federal antitrust lawsuit and a very public PR war are reshaping how homes get listed. Sellers should understand what's actually at stake for them.
What Your Agent's Behavior in the First Meeting Tells You
Industry coaches are flagging a widespread agent habit that costs sellers time and money. Here's what to watch for before you sign anything.
Iran Deal Drops Oil Prices — But Don't Expect Your Rate to Follow
A U.S.-Iran agreement sent oil lower and stocks higher. Before you adjust your selling timeline, here's what that actually does — and doesn't — mean for mortgage rates.
New Fed Chair Warsh Flags Housing Squeeze — What Sellers Need to Know
Kevin Warsh's first Fed meeting kept rates on hold, but his comments about housing signal a shift in how the Fed thinks about the market.
NAR Sees 4% Sales and Price Growth by Year-End 2026
The market's rough first half doesn't define the full year. Here's what the NAR's latest forecast actually means for your pricing, timing, and net proceeds.
Pending Home Sales Jump 4.8% in May — What It Means If You're Selling
Contract signings rose across all four U.S. regions in May, a signal that buyers are moving despite mid-6% mortgage rates. Here's what that shift means for sellers.
FHFA Wants to Sue for Mortgage Fraud Directly. Here's What That Means for Sellers.
The agency that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is asking Congress for civil prosecution power. Sellers need to understand what triggers scrutiny — and why it matters now.
Judge Blocks CoStar From Weighing In on the Zillow–MRED–Compass Fight
A federal judge denied CoStar's bid to file a friend-of-the-court brief in a listing-data lawsuit that could reshape where your home gets shown.
Condo Rule Crunch: Mortgage Brokers Want a 12-Month Pause
New Fannie and Freddie condo standards kick in as early as August. A major trade group says the timeline will shrink your buyer pool and depress values.
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 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.