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30-year mortgage6.55%▼ -0.20 pts15-year mortgage5.93%▲ +0.01 pts10-year Treasury4.55%▲ +0.08 ptsMortgage spread2.00 pts▼ -0.28 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

Escrow Shortage Explained: Why Monthly Mortgage Payments Can Jump

July 16, 2026July 9, 2026

Escrow shortage concept with house model, tax and insurance envelopes, and calculator.

An escrow shortage can raise your mortgage payment even with a fixed rate. Why tax and insurance increases flow through escrow.

Property Taxes in 2026: Where Homeowners Are Feeling the Biggest Squeeze

July 16, 2026July 8, 2026

Property tax pressure concept with house model, tax envelopes, calculator, and escrow folder.

Property taxes are squeezing homeowners hardest in 2026 where assessments lag prices. Where bills are rising the most.

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