AI Data Insight
The latest data shows that US Q3 2026 existing home sales fell to 4.06 million units, continuing a decline from 4.09 million units in the previous quarter, and matching the market consensus expectation. Despite shrinking transaction volumes, the median existing home price still hit a record high for the same period, indicating a persistent deadlock of "shrinking volume and rising prices." High mortgage rates and limited market inventory remain the two core headwinds suppressing potential buyers from entering the market.