Apartment buildings and homes in Los Angeles with renters and buyers facing wide monthly cost differences

Los Angeles Area Renters Can Save About $2,000 a Month Versus Buying Small Homes, With Realtor.com Putting the Median Gap at $2,049

 Joshua Adkins  August 21, 2026

Realtor.com says the Los Angeles metro now has the nation’s widest rent-versus-buy spread for small homes, even as housing supply stays tight.

 Posted in: Renting
A row of suburban houses with for sale signs and a moving truck in a tight housing market

U.S. Existing Home Sales Fell 1.7% in July as Record Prices, 6.69% Mortgage Rates and Thin Inventory Kept Buyers on the Sidelines

 Joshua Adkins  August 21, 2026

The National Association of Realtors said sales edged lower even as prices set another July record and listings stayed far below normal.

 Posted in: Home Buying
A house for sale sign in front of a suburban home as mortgage rates remain elevated

Mortgage Rates Stay Stuck in the Mid Sixes as Freddie Mac Posts 6.65% on a 30 Year Loan and Fannie Mae Sees Little Relief Before 2027

 Joshua Adkins  August 21, 2026

Freddie Mac’s latest reading and a subdued bond market suggest borrowers should not expect much near-term easing.

 Posted in: Housing Market