Record Home Prices, Better Affordability: What Sellers Need to Know
Wages are outpacing price growth and mortgage rates have eased. Here's how that shifts buyer demand—and what it means for your sale.
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Home Values & Equity — page 2
Coverage of home prices, price cuts, appreciation and homeowner equity, and what shifting values mean for a seller's pricing and proceeds.
Kelley Blue Book Moves Into Home Valuations — What It Means for Sellers
The car valuation giant just launched a home valuation and seller-lead platform. Industry advisors are skeptical — and sellers should understand why that matters.
The Housing Cash Crunch Squeezing Every Side of the Market
Home values are barely outpacing a bad month, inflation is eating equity in real time, and buyers have less room than ever. Here's what sellers need to know.
Rates & Economy · Texas
Dallas Fed Study: Unauthorized Immigration Added 6.6% to Home Prices
A new working paper ties unauthorized immigration to a measurable share of the 2021–2024 price surge. Here's what the data actually says—and what it means if you're selling now.
Asking Prices Hit Record Drop — But Buyers Are Actually Showing Up
June data shows the steepest annual asking-price decline on record. For sellers, that's not the whole story — pending sales are rising and price cuts are shrinking.
Listing Prices Hit a 9-Year Low. Here's What Sellers Need to Know.
The national median asking price fell 2.5% in June to $430,000 — the steepest annual drop on record. For sellers, that shift changes the entire game plan.
Home Prices Are Barely Moving — And Inflation Is Eating the Difference
The April Case-Shiller data shows 0.8% annual price growth nationwide, but with inflation at 3.8%, sellers are losing ground in real terms. Here's what that means for your sale.
Rates Easing, Sales Up: What the Summer Housing Shift Means for Sellers
Oil prices fell $30 in a month, mortgage rates are ticking down from their peak, and pending sales just posted a 5% year-over-year gain. Here's what it adds up to for sellers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AI Is Now Scoring Your Neighborhood's Future Value
A new tool ranks every census tract by 24-month appreciation potential. Here's what that means for how you price, time, and position your home sale.
Existing-Home Sales Hit 4.17M Rate in May — Highest Since December
Sales are up 3.2%, the median price is $429,300, and homes are moving faster. Here's what the May data means if you're planning to sell.
$17 Trillion Sitting Still: What Frozen Equity Means for Home Sellers
American homeowners hold record equity but won't tap it. That behavioral shift is quietly reshaping the pool of buyers and the competition your listing will face.
Home Values · Florida
Florida Leads Nation in Home Price Decline Risk, New Data Shows
Twelve Florida counties rank among the 50 highest-risk housing markets in the country. Here's what that means if you're planning to sell.
Listing Prices Fall 2.4% — Sharpest Drop in Nine Years
May 2026 data shows the steepest annual decline in listing prices since 2017. Here's what that means for how you price, when you list, and what you net.
Home Values · Florida
Florida Sellers: 44% of Listings Have Cut Price — Here's What That Means for You
With nearly half of Florida listings taking price cuts and a property-tax overhaul on the table, sellers need a clear-eyed look at strategy right now.
Home Values · Washington
Seattle Home Prices Are Falling Faster Than Any Other Major U.S. City
A 2.5% annual price drop and a 35% surge in listings have handed Seattle buyers real negotiating power. Here's what that means if you're selling there now.
Housing Market · Tennessee
Tennessee Home Sellers: A Grade D Market With Real Friction in 2026
Statewide data signals caution for Tennessee sellers — long days on market, soft appreciation, and rising inventory all cut into your net.
Home Values · Arizona
Arizona Home Sellers: What the Data Says Right Now
A flat appreciation rate, 64 days on market, and rising inventory put Arizona squarely in caution territory for sellers in 2026.
Home Values · Alabama
Alabama Home Sellers: What a C-Grade Market Means for Your Net
Statewide appreciation is positive, but rising inventory and a 68-day clock tell a more complicated story for Alabama sellers right now.
Home Values · Georgia
Georgia Home Sellers: What the Numbers Say Right Now
A C-grade market, falling values in major metros, and nearly 25% of listings taking price cuts — here is what that means for your sale.