Experian Reports Mortgage Rates and Real Estate Trends in Illinois and Georgia
What happened
Experian reported that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.96% as of late August 2026. The report also noted that the median sales price for a home in the U.S. reached $410,700 in the second quarter of 2026, up from $408,500 in the previous quarter. The median home sales price in the Elgin, Illinois metro area increased by 10.8% throughout 2025.
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Why it matters
The reported mortgage rates and regional housing trends provide insight into current real estate market health. Existing-home sales remained steady in the South and Northeast in July 2026, while the Midwest and West saw increases of 2.1% and 1.4%, respectively.
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The entities involved
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Georgia
state of the United States of America
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Experian
Irish company that provides information services
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Illinois
state of the United States of America
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Dallas
city in the state of Texas, United States