REAL ESTATE JERKY DAILY

Mortgage Rates Worsen as Oil Near $82 Keeps Inflation Concerns Alive

July 21, 2026 · 12:14

Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly cover starter-home affordability, ADP job growth, home price appreciation, mortgage-rate pressure, oil prices, local appraisals, and lockbox safety. ADP job growth slowed to an average of 16,500 jobs per week, while national home values still rose 1.7% year over year. Ed and Mike also discuss why many consumers are living paycheck to paycheck and how that affects buyer demand. A fast Real Estate Jerky Daily market update with the usual bite.