FSBO Property Blog — US Housing News

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Market News

Record $2,100 Monthly Cost to Own a Home: My FSBO Take

November 3, 2026 · By Pieter Lombard

Owning a home with a mortgage now costs over $2,100 a month, a new record. Here is what that means for your FSBO asking price and your buyer.

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Market News

US Home Prices Fell for the First Time in 3 Years: My Take

November 2, 2026 · By Pieter Lombard

The median US home-sale price fell 0.1% to $389,601, the first drop in over three years. Here is what that means for your FSBO sale and your asking price.

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Market News

The Fed Held Rates. Your Buyer's Payment Stayed Put

November 1, 2026 · By Pieter Lombard

The Fed held rates at 3.75-4.00% on Oct 28, with two officials wanting a hike. Here is what that means for your FSBO sale and your buyer's payment.

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Market News

Goldman's 2027 Housing Outlook: What FSBO Sellers Do

October 31, 2026 · By Pieter Lombard

Goldman Sachs forecasts just 3.9 million existing-home sales in 2027 and 0.8% price growth. Here is what that means for your FSBO sale.

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Market News

Mortgage Rates Hit a One-Month Low. My FSBO Advice

October 30, 2026 · By Pieter Lombard

Freddie Mac's 30-year rate fell to 7.24%, its lowest in over a month, a day after the Fed held steady. Here's what that means for your FSBO sale.

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Market News

Mortgage Applications Rose, But Buyers Still Won't Buy

October 29, 2026 · By Pieter Lombard

Mortgage applications rose 3.4% as rates eased to 7.37%, yet purchase demand is still 18% below last year. Here is what that gap means for your FSBO sale.

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Market News

New-Home Sales Beat Forecasts. Resale Sellers, Note This

October 28, 2026 · By Pieter Lombard

September new-home sales beat forecasts at 676,000, while the median new home sold below the resale median. Here is what that means for your FSBO price.

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Home prices

September's Price Cuts Are a Warning for FSBO Sellers

October 27, 2026 · By Pieter Lombard

One in five September listings cut its price while inventory hit a seven-year high. What that means for your FSBO asking price, and how to avoid the cut.

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Market News

Yun Slashes 2026 Forecast to 2%. Here's My FSBO Take

October 26, 2026 · By Pieter Lombard

NAR's top economist just cut his 2026 forecast to 2% growth or less. If you're selling your own home, here's what that downgrade means for your price.

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Market News

Housing Starts Fell Again. That's Good News for Sellers

October 25, 2026 · By Pieter Lombard

Builders broke ground on fewer homes in September, yet 43% are cutting prices now. Here's what falling housing starts mean if you're selling your own home.