Market Datavs. 1 year ago
30-year mortgage6.49%▼ -0.23 pts15-year mortgage5.82%▼ -0.04 pts10-year Treasury4.56%▲ +0.21 ptsMortgage spread1.93 pts▼ -0.44 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 starts1.18M▼ -8.7%Building permits1.41M▼ -0.4%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

Office Vacancy Explained: Why Some Buildings Recover and Others Do Not

Office vacancy concept with bright and dim office buildings and leasing folders.

Office vacancy is one of the most watched commercial real estate numbers, but it does not tell the whole story by itself. A high vacancy rate means more empty space, weaker income and more pressure on landlords. But not all office vacancy is the same. Some buildings are recovering because they offer better locations, amenities, … Read more