Homeowners insurance costs hit another record high of $209 per month in Q2 2026
Homeowners who changed insurers bucked the trend, saving an average of 6.6%
Mortgage rates top 7% as oil hits $100 and yields climb
Mortgage spreads couldn’t keep rates under 7% as Iran conflict ramps up
Existing home sales slip to 3.98 million in August as rates take a bite
Inventory rose to 1.62 million units and months of supply increased to 4.9 — the highest level in more than 10 years
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