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From the NAR: NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 2.0% Decrease in August Month-Over-Month 2.0% decrease in existing-home sales— seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million in August 3.2% increase in unsold inventory—1.62 million units equal to 4.9 months’ supply Year-Over-Year 1.2% decrease in existing-home sales 1.6% increase in median existing-home sales price to $429,100 emphasis added This graph shows existing home sales, on a Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) basis since 1994. Sales in August (3.98 million SAAR) were down 2.0% from the previous month and August sales were down…
The NAR is now reporting earlier in the month than in previous years. Existing home sales for August are scheduled to be released tomorrow, September 10th. The consensus is for 4.03 million SAAR, down from 4.06 million in July. August sales were mostly for contracts signed in June and July, and mortgage rates averaged 6.49% in June and 6.54% in July (Higher than for closed sales in July). Closed Sales in August In August, sales in these early reporting markets were down 8.9% YoY. Last month, i n July, these same markets were down 1.0% year-over-year Not Seasonally Adjusted (NSA). Important…
Here are two pieces of weekly data that I follow. First, here is some timely data from Altos Research on active single-family inventory. This graph shows the seasonal pattern for active single-family inventory since 2015 through last Friday (September 4th). The red line is for 2025. The black line is for 2019. Inventory was up 4.4% compared to the same week in 2025 (the previous week it was up 2.2%), and down 6.7% compared to the same week in 2019 (last week it was down 8.3%). This slowdown in inventory growth is a key story in 2026, but there might be a slight pickup recently. Another metric…
It is important to note that there will NOT be a surge in foreclosures this cycle that could lead to cascading house price declines (as happened following the housing bubble) for two key reasons: 1) mortgage lending has been solid, and 2) most homeowners have substantial equity in their homes. With most homeowners having substantial equity, and low mortgage rates, few homeowners will have financial troubles. However some recent buyers might have difficulties. It is important to track delinquencies and foreclosures. Here is some data on REOs through Q2 2026 … This graph shows the nominal…
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