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

Short-Term Rental Rules in 2026: What Investors Should Check Before Buying

Short-term rental rules concept with vacation home, suitcase, key, and regulation folder.

Short-term rental rules can make or break a real estate investment before the first guest ever books. In 2026, investors considering an Airbnb, Vrbo or vacation-rental strategy need to check far more than expected nightly rates. Local governments, homeowners associations, condo boards and national or regional regulators can affect whether a property may be rented, … Read more