The Regan Team Home Loan Group Weekly Real Estate Round up – August 5 2026

Are condos becoming a better opportunity for today’s homebuyers—or are there hidden risks to watch for?

In this week’s market update, Michael Regan discusses condo affordability, current financing challenges, and why buyers need to look beyond the purchase price when evaluating a condo. He also reviews the latest employment and inflation data, including private-sector job growth, wage trends, and Personal Consumption Expenditures figures.

Finally, we look at recent movement in the bond market and explain how economic reports may influence mortgage rates in the weeks ahead.