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Market Datavs. 1 year ago

30-year mortgage6.55%▼ -0.20 pts15-year mortgage5.93%▲ +0.01 pts10-year Treasury4.60%▲ +0.22 ptsMortgage spread1.95 pts▼ -0.42 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▼ -2.3%New-home sales580k▼ -6.8%Existing-home sales4.09M▲ +2.8%Months of supply10.3▲ +0.6 moMortgage delinquency1.89%▲ +0.12 pts

as of Jul 2026

Remodeling Demand Holds Up Even as Material Costs Jump 6.7%

July 16, 2026

The Remodeling Market Index held at 61 in Q2 as 74% of remodelers reported material price hikes averaging 6.7% — the rate-lock economy at work.

What Sellers Should Fix Before Listing in 2026

July 20, 2026July 2, 2026

Pre-listing repairs concept with clean entryway, toolbox, paint roller, and clipboard.

What should sellers fix before listing? Focus on repairs, cleaning, curb appeal and buyer confidence before expensive remodels.

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