Market Datavs. 1 year ago
30-year mortgage6.49%▼ -0.23 pts15-year mortgage5.82%▼ -0.04 pts10-year Treasury4.54%▲ +0.20 ptsMortgage spread1.95 pts▼ -0.43 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

Lease Renewal Strategy in 2026: What Renters Should Know Before Signing

Lease renewal strategy concept with apartment keys, renewal paperwork, calendar, and calculator.

A lease renewal is not just paperwork. In 2026, it can be a negotiation opportunity. Renters who automatically accept the first renewal offer may miss savings, especially in markets where new apartment supply has created more competition among landlords. Asking rents have cooled in many large metros, concessions are common, and landlords may prefer keeping … Read more