U.S. existing-home sales fell 2.0% from the previous month and 1.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million, the first reading below 4 million since June 2025, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Sales held steady in the West and declined in the Northeast, Midwest, and South. Compared with a year earlier, sales were unchanged in the South and declined in the Northeast, Midwest, and West.

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We encourage all members to download and share both the county-specific residential market stats below and the complete 2026 market statistics report. These resources are a valuable way to stay informed, demonstrate your market expertise, and provide timely insights to your clients and community.

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