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Home Sales Slump Despite High Inventory

Updated 2026-09-10 14:25 UTC 2 sources Negative

Home sales have reached their lowest level in 14 months, despite a high inventory of homes for sale. This trend indicates ongoing challenges in the real estate market as buyers remain cautious.

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CNBC

Home sales fall in August despite the highest supply in over a decade

Home sales slowed again despite the highest supply of homes for sale in over a decade. Prices, however, continue to rise.

2026-09-10 14:07 UTC

MarketWatch

Home sales are the lowest they’ve been all year even though inventory is at a 7-year high

Home sales sank to the lowest level in 14 months, but the lack of demand pushed up the number of homes for sale up to nearly a 7-year high.

2026-09-10 14:14 UTC