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30-year mortgage6.67%▲ +0.09 pts15-year mortgage5.96%▲ +0.25 pts10-year Treasury4.63%▲ +0.39 ptsMortgage spread2.04 pts▼ -0.30 ptsMedian list price$429k▼ -2.4%List $/sqft$226▼ -2.2%Days on market57▼ -1 daysActive listings1.13M▲ +2.1%New listings424k▼ -2.5%Pending sales470k▲ +1.9%Housing starts1.43M▲ +3.5%Building permits1.37M▼ -1.8%New-home sales628k▼ -5.6%Existing-home sales4.06M▲ +0.7%Months of supply9.3▲ +0.3 moMortgage delinquency1.89%▲ +0.12 pts

as of Aug 2026

AI Voice Cloning Is Coming for Real Estate Closing Money

July 26, 2026

AI Voice Cloning Is Coming for Real Estate Closing Money

Voice cloning lets fraudsters confirm fake wire instructions in your agent’s exact voice. Why callbacks no longer protect closings — and what does.

Homeowners Insurance Before Closing: What Buyers Should Check Early

July 29, 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 29, 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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