Home-Sales Growth Forecast Cut to 2% or Less for 2026
Higher mortgage rates are limiting buyer demand, giving sellers less room to overprice and making carrying costs more important.
Seller Intelligence archive — page 4
Coverage of mortgage rates, home prices, inventory, policy and the listing business, with what each story means for a homeowner who may sell.
High borrowing costs push commercial distress sales higher
Distressed commercial sales rose 26.4% through September, but stronger overall activity means sellers must separate financing pressure from demand.
Mortgage Rates Above 7% Blunt the Impact of Home Price Cuts
Lower asking prices are not rebuilding demand, leaving sellers with longer timelines, weaker offers and a tougher net-proceeds calculation.
Mortgage Applications Fall 18% as Lower Rates Fail to Lift Demand
A small rate dip has not brought buyers back. Sellers should expect a thinner buyer pool, longer negotiations and more pressure on net proceeds.
Small Investors Gain Ground After Congress Limits Bigger Buyers
New federal limits focus on large landlords, but smaller investors remain active. Sellers should judge each offer by price, certainty, and net proceeds.
40% of owners are mortgage-free as AI moves into housing
A brokerage chief expects slower sales, possible price declines and AI-run systems. Sellers should focus on pricing, carrying costs and data accuracy.
Home Values · Maryland
Baltimore Lenders Allege $24 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Federal lawsuits over roughly 150 properties could complicate appraisals, pricing and buyer scrutiny for Baltimore home sellers.
Housing Market · New York
StreetEasy Opens Two Pre-Marketing Paths for NYC Sellers
StreetEasy Preview can test buyer interest for 14 days without displaying days on market, but sellers need to choose the right launch path.
September Pending Home Sales Hit a Record Low
Contract signings fell 7.3% in September, raising the cost of overpricing and forcing sellers to plan for longer timelines and tougher negotiations.
Mortgage Rates Near 7.5% Push Home Construction Lower
Fewer starts may limit future supply, but high borrowing costs are shrinking today’s buyer pool and weakening sellers’ leverage.
Mortgage Rates Hit 7.40%—Your Old Low Rate Still Can’t Move
Portable mortgages remain only a proposal. Sellers must price for buyers financing at today’s rates, not the low rate attached to their current home.
Affordability Is Now Buyers’ Top Priority at Every Price
Builders are selling payments and value, not just homes. Resale sellers need sharper pricing, clearer terms and a realistic view of their net.
Builder Confidence Falls to 29, Raising the Bar for Sellers
Builders are cutting prices and offering incentives, giving buyers more leverage and forcing resale sellers to sharpen pricing and timing.
Mortgage Rates Above 7% Narrow the 2027 Buyer Pool
Slow price growth and shifting migration may create openings, but sellers should expect payment-sensitive buyers and sharper local differences.
Rates Top 7%, but VA Loans Can Keep Veteran Buyers in Play
Higher borrowing costs are shrinking budgets, but VA loans can preserve demand. Sellers should judge veteran-backed offers by terms, timing and net.