Market Datavs. 1 year ago
30-year mortgage6.43%▼ -0.24 pts15-year mortgage5.79%▼ -0.01 pts10-year Treasury4.55%▲ +0.15 ptsMortgage spread1.88 pts▼ -0.39 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 sales4.17M▲ +3.2%Months of supply10.3▲ +0.6 moMortgage delinquency1.89%▲ +0.12 pts
as of Jul 2026

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

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

Property taxes are becoming a larger part of the housing affordability problem in 2026. Homeowners often focus on the mortgage rate and home price, but the full cost of owning a home also includes property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA dues, maintenance and utilities. When property tax bills rise, homeowners can feel the increase even if … Read more