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30-year mortgage6.58%▼ -0.16 pts15-year mortgage5.96%▲ +0.09 pts10-year Treasury4.71%▲ +0.31 ptsMortgage spread1.87 pts▼ -0.47 ptsMedian list price$430k▼ -2.5%List $/sqft$228▼ -2.1%Days on market53 +0 daysActive listings1.1M▲ +1.9%New listings463k▲ +2.4%Pending sales506k▲ +4.9%Housing starts1.43M▲ +3.5%Building permits1.37M▼ -1.8%New-home sales628k▼ -5.6%Existing-home sales4.09M▲ +2.8%Months of supply9.3▲ +0.3 moMortgage delinquency1.89%▲ +0.12 pts

as of Jul 2026

HOA Fees Explained: What Buyers Should Review Before Closing

July 16, 2026July 9, 2026

HOA fees concept with community buildings, association documents, and keys.

HOA fees fund shared amenities and maintenance, but rules, reserves and special assessments deserve review before closing.

Homeowners Insurance Before Closing: What Buyers Should Check Early

July 25, 2026July 7, 2026

Homeowners insurance before closing concept with house model, insurance folder, and key.

Homeowners insurance can affect your loan, payment and closing date. Why buyers should shop coverage early, not last.

Home Inspection Checklist 2026: What Buyers Should Not Skip

July 16, 2026July 3, 2026

Home inspection checklist concept with flashlight, tester, clipboard, and house model.

A practical home inspection checklist for 2026 buyers, including roof, foundation, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and safety issues.

First-Time Homebuyer Checklist 2026: From Preapproval to Closing

July 20, 2026July 2, 2026

First-time homebuyer checklist concept with keys, house model, and closing folder.

A practical first-time homebuyer checklist for 2026, from budgeting and preapproval to inspections, insurance and closing.

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