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Hiring Slows Dramatically in June in Warning Sign for Summer Housing Market

Hiring Slows Dramatically in June in Warning Sign for Summer Housing Market

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July 08, 2026

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Latest Rates

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Loan Type	Current Rate	Day Change	1 Week	1 Month	1 Year	52-Week Range
30 Yr. Fixed	6.63%	+0.04%	+0.07%	-0.07%	-0.16%	5.99% - 6.85%
15 Yr. Fixed	6.16%	-0.01%	+0.04%	+0.03%	+0.18%	5.55% - 6.25%
30 Yr. FHA	6.17%	+0.00%	+0.10%	-0.01%	-0.10%	5.62% - 6.41%
30 Yr. Jumbo	6.75%	-0.02%	+0.00%	+0.05%	-0.10%	6.10% - 6.93%
7/6 SOFR ARM	6.25%	-0.08%	+0.03%	-0.05%	-0.07%	5.29% - 6.49%
30 Yr. VA	6.19%	+0.00%	+0.10%	+0.00%	-0.10%	5.64% - 6.42%

Date	30 Yr Fixed	15 Yr Fixed	30 Yr Jumbo	7/6 ARM	30 Yr FHA	30 Yr VA
07/07/26	6.63%	6.16%	6.75%	6.25%	6.17%	6.19%
07/06/26	6.59%	6.16%	6.75%	6.25%	6.17%	6.19%
07/02/26	6.60%	6.17%	6.77%	6.33%	6.17%	6.19%
07/01/26	6.65%	6.19%	6.80%	6.35%	6.22%	6.24%
06/30/26	6.60%	6.15%	6.75%	6.29%	6.15%	6.16%

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Real Estate Trends

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Hiring Slows Dramatically in June in Warning Sign for Summer Housing Market Link

The U.S. economy added only 57,000 jobs in June, falling way short of what economists expected and showing that the job market isn't giving housing demand much of a boost.
Even though job growth slowed down, it isn't hurting the housing market either, as mortgage rates held steady and pending home sales actually rose for the seventh month in a row.

Bank of America uncovers shift in Gen Z homebuying Link

Roughly 32% of Gen Z homebuyers are now using AI tools to research the market, look into neighborhood trends, and estimate their affordability or mortgage payments.
Even though they trust AI for early research, these younger buyers still prefer working with human professionals when it comes to touring properties and reviewing legal contracts.

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Assessor Values: What They Reveal About Future Housing Shifts Link

Assessor values react slowly to real estate shifts, creating a valuation gap when compared against current market prices. This gap serves as an early indicator of upcoming market changes and neighborhood trends before they show up in standard housing statistics.
A widening gap where market value outpaces assessed value often points to hidden property appreciation or incoming neighborhood upgrades. Conversely, when market values drop below assessed values, it can signal future economic decline or falling demand in the area.

Something I found Interesting

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Millennials Are Buying Blue Collar Small Businesses To AI-Proof Their Future Link

Younger entrepreneurs are actively purchasing baby boomer-owned trade companies like plumbing, electrical work, and HVAC because they offer reliable revenue and solid customer bases.
These blue-collar service and manufacturing businesses are highly attractive to buyers because their hands-on nature ensures they will remain resilient and relevant in the age of artificial intelligence.

Location Specific

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Jacksonville, FL, Has a Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners Link

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Buyers earning around $75,000 can only afford about 24.70% of the area's current listings.
The metro area is missing 2,368 affordable homes from the market, creating a moderate shortage for middle-income workers.
While the market shows small recent improvements, the overall availability of middle-tier homes has dropped since 2019.

AI & Real Estate - Today’s Trends

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Tool of the day: HouseApp

AI-powered proptech platform for real estate agencies.

Answer Engine Optimization is the Next Frontier for Real Estate link

As AI-driven search engines increasingly replace traditional keyword queries, U.S. real estate companies must shift their focus to Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) to ensure their agents, listings, and market insights are directly cited in AI-generated answers.

When AI listing videos look too real: the disclosure test agents need now link

As AI-generated walkthroughs and photo-to-video simulations blur the lines between reality and digital creation, U.S. agents must implement strict disclosure checklists to comply with emerging state regulations aimed at preventing deceptive property marketing.

Proptech Startups That Just Got Funded

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VASOGlobal, a Scottish recycled construction materials co, raised £5M.
Build, a data center due diligence stack, raised an $8.5M seed round led by Index.

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