US existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyers
US existing home sales dropped 1.7% in July, as record prices and high mortgage rates deterred buyers.
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The National Association of REALTORS® reported a 1.7% decrease in existing-home sales in July. The decline follows months of record-high home prices and elevated mortgage rates, which have made homeownership less accessible for many potential buyers.
According to AP News and the Anchorage Daily News, these factors have stifled would-be buyers, contributing to the drop in sales. Reuters noted that small business sentiment reached an 11-month high, suggesting a divergence between consumer and business confidence.
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- NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 1.7% Decrease in July National Association of REALTORS® · 8h ago
- US existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyers AP News · 8h ago
- US NAR CHIEF ECONOMIST YUN: EXISTING HOME SALES ‘REMARKABLY STABLE, EVEN AMID THE RISING MORTGAGE RATE ENVIRONMENT OF THE PAST FEW MONTHS’ TradingView · 9h ago
- U.S. Home Sales Defy Affordability Crunch Yahoo Finance · 9h ago
- Home sales fall in July amid high mortgage rates NPR · 9h ago
- US existing home sales fall further; small business sentiment at 11-month high Reuters · 9h ago
- US existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle potential buyers Anchorage Daily News · 9h ago
The obvious questions
What was the percentage decrease in US existing-home sales in July?
The decrease was 1.7%.
What factors contributed to the decline in existing-home sales?
Record-high home prices and elevated mortgage rates have made homeownership less accessible for many potential buyers.
What is the current sentiment among small businesses?
Small business sentiment reached an 11-month high.
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