Another Fed Rate Hike Looks Likely, Raising the Bar for Sellers
Mortgage rates are already above 7%. Sellers should expect a smaller buyer pool, tighter offers and more pressure on pricing and concessions.
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Selling a Home — page 2
Practical coverage for home sellers: pricing, concessions, staging, timing, inherited homes, seller financing and the choices that change net proceeds.
Fixed Mortgage Rates Hit 7.30%, Giving ARMs New Buyer Appeal
A wider rate discount could bring some buyers back, but sellers should scrutinize financing, concessions and closing risk before choosing an offer.
Higher Rates Are Reopening Deals Buyers Already Signed
Commercial buyers are seeking price cuts as financing costs rise, putting sellers’ timelines, leverage and net proceeds under pressure.
Pennymac Rolls Out VantageScore 4.0 Across Mortgage Channels
The scoring change may widen or reshuffle the buyer pool, but sellers should verify financing strength rather than rely on a preapproval alone.
Mortgage Rates Reach 7.28% as Young Buyers Wait for 5%
Gen Z’s rate expectations could keep entry-level demand thin, affecting seller timelines, leverage, concessions, and net proceeds.
Mortgage Rates Above 7% Put Fresh Pressure on Home Sellers
The benchmark rate hit 7.28% last week, shrinking buyer budgets and raising the stakes for pricing, concessions, and seller proceeds.
13.9 Million Homes Could Reshape the Seller’s Market
Older owners will release millions of homes by 2036, adding competition that could affect seller pricing, timing and net proceeds unevenly.
13.9 Million Older-Owned Homes Could Reshape Seller Competition
Most new supply will be larger homes, making property type and local demand increasingly important to seller pricing, timing and net proceeds.
Mortgage Rates Are at a Three-Year High. Here's What That Means If You're Selling.
Rates near 7% are reshaping the buyer pool — who qualifies, what they can offer, and what sellers can do to protect their net proceeds.
GSEs May Soon Publish Their Own Credit Scores — Here's Why Sellers Should Pay Attention
A push to break up the FICO near-monopoly on mortgage credit scoring could change who qualifies to buy your home and at what cost.
Chassis-Free Manufactured Homes Debut in D.C. — What Sellers Should Know
A law passed this summer scrapped the steel chassis rule for manufactured homes. The first model just debuted at HUD's showcase. Here's what it means for the market you're selling into.
Mortgage Rates Hit 6.95% — What a 18-Month High Means If You're Selling
Rates just jumped to their highest point since early 2025. Here's how that shrinks your buyer pool and what it does to your net proceeds.
Foreclosure · Colorado
Denver's Tallest Tower Is in Receivership. Here's What Sellers Should Know.
A $230M default on Republic Plaza signals deep stress in downtown Denver's office market — and that pressure doesn't stay commercial for long.
Eight Low-Cost Fixes That Let You Market Your Home as Move-In-Ready
Tariffs have made big renovations pricier than ever. Here's what agents say sellers should do instead to attract buyers without overspending.
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.
AI Is Now Answering Buyer Questions at Open Houses — Without the Agent
A new partnership puts AI concierges on real estate listings 24/7. Here's what that shift means if you're planning to sell.
Buyers Waiting for 3% Rates Are Waiting Forever. Here's What That Means for Sellers
With 6.65% rates locked in and a California ballot measure offering a 3% down path, here's how the buyer pool shifts—and what sellers should plan around.
Your Messy House Is Costing You Thousands at Closing
A disorganized home isn't just an eyesore — it's a negotiating chip buyers use against you. Here's how to think about it before you list.
What a TV Broker's AI Tool Reveals About Your Lot's Hidden Value
James Harris built software that tells sellers how much untapped development potential sits on their property. Here's why that number matters before you list.
Zillow Cuts 500 Jobs and Loses Ground to Rivals. Sellers Should Pay Attention.
Zillow's mass layoffs and shrinking market position signal a real shift in how buyers find homes—and that changes the math for sellers listing in 2026.
Compass Posts $4.3B Quarter While Fighting the Rules That Govern Listings
Compass is profitable and politically aggressive. For sellers, the real question is whether a brokerage-first listing strategy puts the most buyers in front of your home.
Before You List an Inherited Home, Clear It Out First
84% of heirs had to clean out a property before selling. The cost, time, and decisions involved can delay your listing—and your proceeds.
Diane Keaton's Pinterest House Sells at $18M—$11M Off Its Ask
The estate's 17-month, multi-price-cut saga is a case study in what happens when sellers overprice and market conditions shift mid-sale.
Your Starter Home Is Someone Else's Deferred Maintenance
Buyers are waking up to hidden repair costs in lower-priced homes. Sellers who understand this shift can price smarter and close faster.