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Home Sales Drop Amid Rising Rates

Updated 2026-09-10 20:55 UTC 1 source Negative

Sales of existing homes fell by 2 percent in August, the lowest level since June 2025, due to rising mortgage rates and housing prices.

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The Hill
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 p
2026-09-10 20:16 UTC
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