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NAR Research @NAR_Research 10h

"Higher mortgage rates are slowing home sales this fall, but the shifting market is still creating fresh opportunities for buyers and sellers who are willing to make a move. Existing-home sales fell 5.5% in October (from) September and down 8.8% annually." nar.realtor/news/real-esta…

www.nar.realtor Home Sales Slow as Buyers Adjust to Elevated Mortgage Rates Buyers may be taking a wait-and-see approach, but strong home values and accumulated equity give sellers room to negotiate.

NAR Research @NAR_Research 15h

Buyer competition eased in October, with 11% of homes selling above list price, down from 19% a year ago. Homes received an average of 2 offers, while all-cash buyers accounted for 29% of sales.
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NAR Research @NAR_Research 1d

High mortgage rates have pushed home sales to their lowest pace since 2010. But with 88 million homeowners gaining wealth and pent-up demand building, lower rates could bring more buyers back. #NAREHS

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NAR Research @NAR_Research 2d

Existing-home sales declined 5.5% in October to 3.75 million. Meanwhile, inventory increased to a 5.1-month supply, giving buyers more options even as the median home price rose 0.4% from a year ago. #NAREHS
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"Graphic titled 'Existing-Home Sales October 2026' with a quote from Dr. Lawrence Yun about homeowner financial stability. Statistics include: 3.75 million existing-home sales, 1.59 million homes for sale, 5.1 months of supply, and a median sales price of $416,700. Includes logos of the National Association of Realtors.

NAR Research @NAR_Research 3d

Housing still follows seasonal patterns, but mortgage rates are shifting the timing. September sales fell just 4.7%, well below the typical 15% decline, after higher summer rates pushed much of the seasonal slowdown into August.

Bar chart titled "Existing Homes Sales MoM % Change Historical Comparison." It shows percentage changes for June to September. June: 2023-2025 (-0.3%), 1999-2019 (8.2%), 2026 (7.9%). July: 1999-2019 (-6.3%), 2023-2025 (3.6%), 2026 (-5.0%). August: 2026 (-10.7%), 1999-2019 (0.0%), 2023-2025 (2.0%). September: 2026 (-10.6%), 2023-2025 (-0.6%), 1999-2019 (-15.4%). Source: National Association of Realtors.