AI Data Insight
The latest data shows that the non-seasonally adjusted US new home inventory for sale reached 495,000 units in Q3 2026 (July), continuing to rise from the previous Q2 (June) figure of 491,000 units. Under the dual blow of persistently high mortgage rates and cooling buying momentum, homebuilders face mounting pressure to clear inventory and may need to further expand price concessions to stimulate market demand in the future.