US July existing home sales 4.06m vs 4.05m expected

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1. Tue, 11 August 2026

   12 reports
   • investinglive.com14:00first to report
     US July existing home sales 4.06m vs 4.05m expected

     US existing home sales data for July 2026

   • Google News - Top Stories14:01
     Home sales slipped again in July as rising mortgage rates discouraged buyers

     Home sales slipped again in July as rising mortgage rates discouraged buyers Yahoo Finance US existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyers ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos US Sales of Previously Owned Homes Decline to Three-Month Low Bloomberg.com US NATL ASSN OF REALTORS EXISTING HOME SALES -1.7% AT 4.06 MLN UNITS IN JULY VS JUNE REVISED TO 4.13 MLN UNITS (PREV 4.09 MLN); +0.7% YEAR-OVER-YEAR TradingView Spot gold at $4,385/oz...

   • winnipegfreepress.com14:03edited after publishing
     US existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyers

     WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed again in July as record prices and the highest mortgage rates in a year prove to be an insurmountable hurdle for many prospective homebuyers.

   • citizensvoice.com14:06edited after publishing
     US existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyers

     previouslyUS existing homes sales fall in July amid record prices, high rates

     The U.S. median sales price increased 2% from a year earlier, to $434,100.

     6 reprints

     • clickorlando.com11 Aug, 14:01their copy
     • dailylocal.com11 Aug, 14:06their copy
     • eptrail.com11 Aug, 14:06their copy
     • journal-advocate.com11 Aug, 14:06their copy
     • koaa.com11 Aug, 15:49their copy
     • PBS NewsHour11 Aug, 21:15their copy
   • zerohedge.com14:09
     US Existing Home Sales Disappoint (Again) In July, Hover Near Record Lows<!-- -->

     ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

   • businesstimes.com.sg14:35
     US existing home sales post second straight monthly decline in July

     A rebound likely to be limited by higher mortgage rates and tight supply Read more at The Business Times.

   • Google News - Top Stories14:53
     US existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyers - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

     US existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyers ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Home sales slipped again in July as rising mortgage rates discouraged buyers Yahoo Finance US Sales of Previously Owned Homes Decline to Three-Month Low Bloomberg.com NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 1.7% Decrease in July National Association of REALTORS® Spot gold at $4,385/oz after U.S. existing-home sales fall -1.7% to 4.06 million in July KITCO

   • Google News - Top Stories15:18
     US existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyers

     US existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyers AP News Home sales slipped again in July as rising mortgage rates discouraged buyers Yahoo Finance NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 1.7% Decrease in July National Association of REALTORS® US existing home sales fall further; small business sentiment at 11-month high Reuters Spot gold at $4,385/oz after U.S. existing-home sales fall -1.7% to 4.06 million in July KITCO

   • finanznachrichten.de16:42
     U.S. Existing Home Sales Slump More Than Expected In July

     WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - After reporting a notable pullback in existing home sales in the U.S, in the previous month, the National Association of Realtors released a report on Tuesday showing existing

   • kitco.com16:45
     Spot gold at $4,385/oz after U.S. existing-home sales fall -1.7% to 4.06 million in July

     (Kitco News) - Spot gold is dropping back into the red on the session this morning after the latest data showed the U.S. housing market pulling back but still beating expectations last month.Total existing-home sales, including single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops, fell -1.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million in July, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced on Tuesday.&nbsp;The data was still better than expected, as the forecast of economists...

   • bakersfieldnow.com18:55
     Home prices climb to July record despite slower sales

     NAR says home prices hit a record high for July even as sales slipped, as high prices, elevated mortgage rates and affordability challenges weigh on the housing market.

   • wqcs.org20:33
     Home sales fall in July amid high mortgage rates

     The housing market is stuck in a slump. Sales of existing homes fell by 1.7% last month, even as the average selling price rose. High prices along with rising mortgage rates are putting a squeeze on affordability.

2. Fri, 14 August 2026

   10 reports
   • Google News - Top Stories12:34
     US Retail Sales Fall by the Most in More Than a Year

     US Retail Sales Fall by the Most in More Than a Year Bloomberg.com US consumers cut retail spending sharply in July CNN Retail Sales Fell Last Month WSJ Retail sales slump as consumer spending falters Investing.com Retail sales unexpectedly fall in July as government tax refunds fade AP News

   • Google News - Top Stories13:58
     US retail sales post first decline in nine months in July

     US retail sales post first decline in nine months in July Reuters Retail sales tumble in July, their biggest drop in more than a year The Washington Post Frustrated US consumers cut their retail spending last month CNN US retail sales weakest in over a year, consumer sentiment plunges Yahoo Finance US retail sales slump unexpectedly and sharply after a summer tax-refund boost fades AP News

   • iheart.com18:15
     Surprise Drop In U.S. Retail Sales In July

     U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July, the largest drop since May 2025, surprising economists who expected a slight increase. Rising fuel prices and reduced online sales contributed to the decline. Despite this, some sectors like clothing and restaurants saw gains.

   • iheart.com18:15
     Surprise Drop In U.S. Retail Sales In July

     U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July, the largest drop since May 2025, surprising economists who expected a slight increase. Rising fuel prices and reduced online sales contributed to the decline. Despite this, some sectors like clothing and restaurants saw gains.

   • iheart.com18:15
     Surprise Drop In U.S. Retail Sales In July

     U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July, the largest drop since May 2025, surprising economists who expected a slight increase. Rising fuel prices and reduced online sales contributed to the decline. Despite this, some sectors like clothing and restaurants saw gains.

   • iheart.com18:15
     Surprise Drop In U.S. Retail Sales In July

     U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July, the largest drop since May 2025, surprising economists who expected a slight increase. Rising fuel prices and reduced online sales contributed to the decline. Despite this, some sectors like clothing and restaurants saw gains.

   • iheart.com18:15
     Surprise Drop In U.S. Retail Sales In July

     U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July, the largest drop since May 2025, surprising economists who expected a slight increase. Rising fuel prices and reduced online sales contributed to the decline. Despite this, some sectors like clothing and restaurants saw gains.

   • iheart.com18:15
     Surprise Drop In U.S. Retail Sales In July

     U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July, the largest drop since May 2025, surprising economists who expected a slight increase. Rising fuel prices and reduced online sales contributed to the decline. Despite this, some sectors like clothing and restaurants saw gains.

   • iheart.com18:15
     Surprise Drop In U.S. Retail Sales In July

     U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July, the largest drop since May 2025, surprising economists who expected a slight increase. Rising fuel prices and reduced online sales contributed to the decline. Despite this, some sectors like clothing and restaurants saw gains.

   • iheart.com18:15
     Surprise Drop In U.S. Retail Sales In July

     U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July, the largest drop since May 2025, surprising economists who expected a slight increase. Rising fuel prices and reduced online sales contributed to the decline. Despite this, some sectors like clothing and restaurants saw gains.

3. Mon, 17 August 2026

   1 report
   • mpamag.com10:37
     US house prices stuck near 1% growth for third month running

     Affordability headwinds and plateauing inventory have US housing in a three-month price standoff

4. Tue, 18 August 2026

   1 report
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)17:31
     US pending home sales fall 2.3% in July, below expectations

     Contract signings decline across all regions as elevated mortgage rates, record home prices weigh on demand

5. Thu, 20 August 2026

   2 reports
   • mpamag.com13:28edited after publishing
     Sellers return as buyers stall — demand slumps to lowest since March

     New listings hit a three-month high, but current mortgage rates are keeping buyers on the sidelines

   • mpamag.com13:40
     The national housing market is struggling – but some pockets are thriving

     While the national outlook remains subdued, certain metro areas continue to post growth

6. Fri, 21 August 2026

   1 report
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)09:57
     UK retail sales fall 0.5% monht-on-month in July

     Official data shows UK retail sales volumes drop 0.5% in July following a 0.7% rise in June

7. Mon, 24 August 2026

   1 report
   • housingwire.com07:00
     Study Finds Building Codes Do Not Raise Home Prices

     Study of 2.7 million sales across 26 states finds code adoption did not raise prices consistently, and resilience can cut long-run costs.

8. Tue, 1 September 2026

   1 report
   • mpamag.com09:17edited after publishing
     First American report reveals dynamic regional housing shifts

     Divergent real home price metrics create distinct affordability challenges for local loan officers

9. Thu, 10 September 2026

   6 reports
   • mainlinemedianews.com14:11edited after publishing
     US home sales weaken to slowest pace in more than a year as mortgage rates, home prices climb

     previouslyUS home sales weaken to slowest pace in more than a year

     This is the third straight monthly decline for home sales.

     3 reprints

     • ksat.com10 Sept, 14:01their copy
     • abcnews.com10 Sept, 14:01removed
     • netscape.com10 Sept, 18:15removed
   • Google News - Top Stories14:17
     Home sales dropped last month as mortgage rates reached highest level in over a year

     Home sales dropped last month as mortgage rates reached highest level in over a year Yahoo Finance Home sales fall in August despite the highest supply in over a decade CNBC Home prices are falling fastest in these cities. See the list USA Today gold off its lows but largely ignores 2% drop in U.S. existing home sales kitco.com US existing home sales drop to 14-month low in August Reuters

   • South China Morning Post15:30
     US existing home sales hit weakest pace in over a year

     Sales of previously owned homes in the United States slowed last month to their weakest pace in more than a year, as would-be buyers waited for relief on mortgage rates before purchasing. Contract closings slipped 2 per cent to an annualised rate of 3.98 million in August, data released on Thursday by the National Association of Realtors showed. Last month marked one of only two times since the autumn of 2024 that sales have dipped below 4 million. The disappointing figures reflect a housing...

   • theepochtimes.com17:44
     Existing-Home Sales Fall to Slowest Pace in More Than a Year

     Elevated mortgage rates and prices weighed on August demand as housing inventory continued to build.

   • The Guardian World18:27
     US home sales slowest in more than a year as mortgage rates and prices climb

     Housing market has been stymied by borrowing costs, as Iran war pushed mortgage rates higher Sales of previously occupied US homes declined in August to their slowest annual pace in more than a year as home shoppers grappled with rising mortgage rates and home prices. Existing home sales fell 2% last month from July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98m units, the National Association of Realtors said on Thursday. This is the third straight monthly decline. Continue reading...

   • The Hill20:16
     Home sales drop to lowest level since June 2025

     Sales of existing homes dropped to their lowest level in more than a year last month amid rising mortgage rates and housing prices, according to a report released Thursday. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that sales of previously occupied homes fell by 2 percent in August from the previous month to a seasonally...

10. Fri, 11 September 2026

    1 report
    • cpapracticeadvisor.com21:40
      Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 2.0% Decrease in August

      Year-over-year sales were unchanged in the South and declined in the Northeast, Midwest and West.

11. Tue, 15 September 2026

    1 report
    • Times of India13:07
      US mortgage rates touch 7% amid Iran war, inflation; existing home sales fall 2%
12. Thu, 17 September 2026

    2 reports
    • fox17online.com10:57
      Housing market may be shifting in buyers' favor despite rising mortgage rates

      Home buyers are gaining leverage as listings outpace buyers, prompting more seller incentives and realistic pricing despite high mortgage rates.

    • zerohedge.com12:38
      Housing Starts & Permits Plunge In August As Homebuilder Confidence Nears COVID Lows<!-- -->

      ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

13. Fri, 18 September 2026

    2 reports
    • mpamag.com11:01edited after publishing
      Seller concessions reach new peak in a deepening buyer's market

      The US housing market is the most buyer-friendly ever, and sellers are feeling it

    • mpamag.com11:52
      US rents fall for 37th straight month as concession rates climb

      Median asking rent dropped in August as nearly half of all rental listings now offer incentives

14. Thu, 24 September 2026

    1 report
    • wisbusiness.com13:11
      Wisconsin Realtors Association: August home sales slide as affordability continues to decline
15. Wed, 30 September 2026

    2 reports
    • eastbaytimes.com15:24
      California home prices 3rd weakest in US, by this math

      In the 12 months through June, California home prices gained only 0.9% – the smallest since third quarter of 2023. The 3% gain nationally was smallest since 2013.

    • upnorthlive.com23:24
      Homebuyers can find new construction cheaper than existing homes in some overbuilt markets

      Homebuyers can get more bang for their buck with a newly built house than a resale home in much of the country, according to a new Zillow analysis.

      1 reprint

      • wjactv.com30 Sept, 23:24their copy
16. Thu, 1 October 2026

    1 report
    • mpamag.com11:58
      US home prices rise as Midwest leads national recovery

      Annual home price growth picked up speed in July, but thin monthly gains and elevated mortgage rates could cap momentum heading into fall

17. Sat, 10 October 2026

    1 report
    • kotatv.com15:00
      U.S. home prices rise more than twice as fast as inflation since 1984, study finds

      A Clever Real Estate study finds U.S. home prices up 441% since 1984 vs. 210% inflation, pushing the median home to $423,100 amid affordability concerns.

18. Sun, 11 October 2026

    1 report
    • themorningsun.com09:14
      5 housing market changes sellers aren’t ready for

      “Sellers who expect multiple offers on day one without precise pricing, aggressive marketing, and turnkey presentation are going to be caught off guard,” says Lisa Archer, a Charlotte, North Carolina, agent with over two decades of experience. She called this the end of “passive selling.”

19. Tue, 13 October 2026

    3 reports
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)17:31
      US existing-home sales unexpectedly rise 1.5% in September

      Sales exceed forecast for 0.8% decrease; higher mortgage rates continue to weigh on buyers

    • scotsmanguide.com18:03
      Housing experts not overly encouraged by September’s slight rise in existing-home sales

      Sales saw a slight monthly uptick but declined annually for the second straight month: NAR

    • hindustantimes.com18:38
      Why is the US housing market struggling? Sales rise 1.5% as prices hit record $417,500

      US housing market sales rose 1.5% in September to 3.99 million, but record $417,500 home prices and high mortgage rates worsened affordability for buyers.

20. Fri, 16 October 2026

    1 report
    • aol.com22:00
      7 Housing Markets Where Buying Is Gaining Ground Over Renting

      Home prices are falling faster than rents in these seven metros, narrowing the gap between renting and buying a home.

21. Tue, 20 October 2026

    7 reports
    • mpamag.com10:04
      Single-family starts drop sharply as rates bite builders

      September construction data show homebuilding retreating sharply, with single-family permits and starts both falling year over year

    • mpamag.com10:52edited after publishing
      Pending home sales hit record low

      September contract signings plunged as surging rates erode buyer purchasing power across all four regions

    • catcountry1073.com11:03
      Research reveals New Jersey Housing Market Facing Growing Disconnect

      The latest New Jersey housing market data reveals a growing number of homes for sale as pending sales continue to fall across the state

    • zerohedge.com12:38
      Housing Starts Collapse Near COVID Lows As Homebuilder Confidence Crashes<!-- -->

      ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

    • rttnews.com12:40
      U.S. Housing Starts Unexpectedly Plunge 5.2% September

      A report released by the Commerce Department on Monday unexpectedly showed an extended nosedive in new residential construction in the U.S. in the month of September.

    • zerohedge.com14:05
      US Pending Home Sales Collapse To Record Lows In September<!-- -->

      ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

    • spokesman.com15:55
      US pending home sales plunged in September to a record low

      Pending sales of existing U.S. homes fell to a record low in September as high mortgage rates continued to weigh on demand.

22. Wed, 21 October 2026

    3 reports
    • hawaiitribune-herald.com10:05
      US single-family housing starts plunge; building permits hit 3-1/2-year low

      US single-family housing starts plunge; building permits hit 3-1/2-year low - Nation and World News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald

    • 41nbc.com17:12
      Morning Business Report: Housing market slows as Walmart launches joint membership and Boeing wins FAA approval

      Pending home sales drop 7.3% as mortgage rates rise, Walmart introduces a joint Sam's Club membership, and Boeing receives FAA approval for the 737 MAX 10.

    • foxbaltimore.com17:43
      Rising costs and high rates threaten to keep US homebuilding in a slump

      High interest rates, rising costs for materials and labor are suppressing homebuilding in the U.S., threatening to prolong the housing shortage.

      1 reprint

      • news4sanantonio.com21 Oct, 17:43their copy
23. Thu, 22 October 2026

    4 reports
    • prnewswire.com16:00
      HOME AFFORDABILITY REMAINS STRAINED AS MORTGAGE RATES RISE

      /PRNewswire/ -- ATTOM, the leading provider of property data, AI-powered intelligence, and real estate analytics solutions, today released its latest U.S. Home...

    • prnewswire.com16:00
      HOME AFFORDABILITY REMAINS STRAINED AS MORTGAGE RATES RISE

      /PRNewswire/ -- ATTOM, the leading provider of property data, AI-powered intelligence, and real estate analytics solutions, today released its latest U.S. Home...

    • aol.com16:00
      Wisconsin home prices rise, sales dip in September

      (The Center Square) – The people who sell homes in Wisconsin are blaming higher interest rates for September’s drop in home sales. The latest report from the Wisconsin Realtors shows a dip in home sales last month.

    • businessinsurance.com18:50
      Home sweet home comes with hefty bills

      Buying a house is expensive enough, but apparently owning one isn’t much of a bargain either.

24. Fri, 23 October 2026

    1 report
    • sandiegouniontribune.com19:56
      San Diego home price falls from record high

      The median home price was $920,000 in July

25. Sat, 24 October 2026

    1 report
    • augustafreepress.com18:37
      Virginia housing sales market cooling: Slow economy making it a buyers' market

      The latest data tells us that the housing sales market in Virginia is cooling, which is something we’ve been hearing from realtors on the front lines.

26. Sun, 25 October 2026

    2 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories12:59
      Home sellers are lowering their price and helping buyers to make a deal in a stagnant market

      Home sellers are lowering their price and helping buyers to make a deal in a stagnant market AP News See more headlines & perspectives on Google News

    • PBS NewsHour20:55
      Home sellers are lowering their prices and helping buyers to make a deal in a stagnant market

      The trend marks a stark turn from earlier this decade, when sellers often received well above their asking price as home shoppers empowered by rock-bottom mortgage rates fueled a buying frenzy that sent home prices soaring.

27. Mon, 26 October 2026

    1 report
    • El País (Spain)08:30
      La compra de vivienda vuelve a crecer en agosto, pero acumula una caída anual del 2,3%

      Ese mes registró 49.319 operaciones y la firma de hipotecas avanzó un 2,3% interanual, con 33.841 préstamos, según el INE

28. Tue, 27 October 2026

    2 reports
    • rttnews.com14:47
      U.S. New Home Sales Pull Back Much Less Than Expected In September

      A report released by the Commerce Department on Tuesday showed a modest pullback in new home sales in the U.S. in the month of September. The Commerce Department said new home sales fell by 0.

    • aol.com15:00
      US new home sales fall in September; median house price drops from year ago

      WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Sales of new US single-family homes fell in September, partially reversing the prior month's jump, as higher mortgage rates because of the Middle East conflict depressed

29. Thu, 29 October 2026

    1 report
    • townhall.com13:45
      America Doesn't Have Enough Homes. Let Builders Build.

      Addressing America's housing shortage by cutting regulations and letting builders increase supply.

30. Mon, 2 November 2026

    2 reports
    • mpamag.com14:35
      Rental market loosens while homeownership holds steady

      Census Bureau data show slack in the rental market isn't picking up while ownership remains flat, giving brokers a pitch to would-be first-time buyers

    • kirksvilledailyexpress.com22:00
      The 15 markets where home sellers are cutting prices the fastest

      HomeLight reports that 20.8% of U.S. home listings saw price cuts in September 2026, marking the highest levels in fo

      1 reprint

      • newtoncountytimes.com2 Nov, 22:00their copy
31. Wed, 4 November 2026

    1 report
    • ksl.com04:03
      Home prices are dropping, but mortgage payments remain high

      Homes in the United States are becoming a little less expensive to buy. But the size of a typical mortgage payment is going up due to high mortgage rates.