Housingwire iconHousingwireSep 10, 2026

Existing home sales slip to 3.98 million in August as rates take a bite

Inventory rose to 1.62 million units and months of supply increased to 4.9 — the highest level in more than 10 years

Existing home sales slip to 3.98 million in August as rates take a bite

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Inventory rose to 1.62 million units and months of supply increased to 4.9 — the highest level in more than 10 years

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Inventory rose to 1.62 million units and months of supply increased to 4.9 — the highest level in more than 10 years

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