Market News
Fannie Mae Gave Up on Lower Rates. Sellers Should Too
Fannie Mae now sees 30-year mortgage rates at 7.5% through 2027, a full reversal from last month's forecast. Here's my take for FSBO sellers.
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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.
Market News
Pending Home Sales Hit a 12-Year Low. Here's My Take.
Pending home sales just hit a 12-year low as mortgage rates topped 7.4%. Here's what the freeze means for FSBO sellers — and why it could be your edge.
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Market News
Buyers Are Gambling on ARMs Again. Smart Sellers Can Use That.
One in ten US buyers is now taking an adjustable-rate mortgage to make the payment math work. FSBO sellers who price to the payment, not the pride, win.
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Market News
The Strongest Buyer's Market on Record Is a FSBO Seller's Moment
Redfin says US sellers outnumber buyers by a record 57.9%. In the toughest seller's market on record, FSBO sellers keep the commission and the room to negotiate.
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State spotlight
The National Average Is Lying to You — Ask Las Vegas
Las Vegas home values fell for the third straight month while the national average still reads positive. Read your own market — and price like you did.
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Market Watch
7.5% Mortgage Rates Are Rewriting the Rules — Why This Is a FSBO Seller's Market
The high-rate market is a filter, not a funeral. Sellers who price to reality, negotiate creatively and protect their margin can still win.
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Mortgage rates
The Fed, 7% Mortgages and What Sellers Should Watch
A higher borrowing cost can shrink a buyer’s comfortable price range even when the home itself has not changed. Sellers should watch monthly payment...
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Seller strategy
Builder Confidence Falls as More New Homes Get Price Cuts
An owner selling a resale home may be competing with builders offering rate buydowns, closing credits or upgraded finishes. That competition is easy to miss if...
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Mortgage rates
Mortgage Rates Reach 7.40%: A Practical FSBO Response
A fast weekly rate move can affect showings, pre-approvals and offer structure. It does not dictate a home’s value, but it changes the payment attached to a...
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Federal policy
Fed Minutes Point to Another Possible 2026 Rate Hike
The minutes describe policymakers’ thinking, not a guaranteed mortgage-rate path. Long-term home-loan rates can move before, after or independently of a policy...
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