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Yun Slashes 2026 Forecast to 2%. Here's My FSBO Take
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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US housing news with a for-sale-by-owner angle — what each story means for owners selling without an agent. By Pieter Lombard, founder of AmericanFSBO.
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Housing Starts Fell Again. That's Good News for Sellers
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.
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1 in 7 Home Deals Fell Through in September. My Take
A record 14.5% of U.S. home deals collapsed in September before closing. Here is what FSBO sellers should do when a signed contract no longer means a sale.
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Mortgage Rates Dropped, But Buyers Stayed Home. My Take
The 30-year mortgage rate fell to 7.32% this week, the first drop in two months, but buyer demand kept falling. Here's what FSBO sellers should take from it.
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Pending Sales Hit a Record Low While Closings Rose. My Take
Signed contracts for US homes just hit their lowest level since 2001, yet completed sales rose. Here's what that split means if you're selling your own home.
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Builder Confidence Hit a 14-Year Low. My FSBO Take
Builder confidence fell to 29, its lowest since 2012, as mortgage rates hit 7.4%. Here is what scared builders mean for you as an FSBO seller.
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Two-Thirds of U.S. Markets Favor Buyers. My FSBO Playbook
Realtor.com's Market Clock just hit 4 o'clock: two-thirds of U.S. metros favor buyers. Here's my playbook for FSBO sellers in this market.
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The Fed Meets Oct 28. Here's What Sellers Should Do
The Fed decides October 28 and December hike odds sit at 77%. With 30-year mortgage rates at 7.4%, here's what I'd tell an FSBO seller to do this week.
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Builders Offer 5% Rates via Buydowns. FSBO Sellers Can Too
Builders are buying mortgage rates down to 4.99-5.49% while resale buyers pay 7.4%. Here's how an FSBO seller can offer a rate buydown and compete.
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Home Showings Are Down 20%. FSBO Sellers, Here's My Take
Home showings fell 20% in September and 1 in 5 listings cut prices, per NAR. Here's how FSBO sellers can price sharp and win the few buyers left.
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