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The newly released US existing home sales for Q3 2026 (August) fell to 3.98 million units, continuing a decline from the previous 4.06 million units and coming in slightly below market expectations. Recently, influenced by geopolitical conflicts, both long-term Treasury yields and mortgage rates have climbed, becoming the primary factors suppressing homebuying demand. Fortunately, existing home inventory has seen a gradual recovery.