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US existing home sales drop to more than two-year low in January

Sales of previously owned homes dropped to 3.91 million in January, the slowest pace since December 2023, due to high prices, weak supply, and lower consumer confidence, the National Association of Realtors said.

  • Sales of previously owned homes dropped 8.4% in January, reaching an annualized rate of 3.91 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.
  • This rate marks the slowest sales pace since December 2023.
  • Home sales fell 4.4% compared to January of the previous year.
  • Lawrence Yun stated, 'The decrease in sales is disappointing,' highlighting concerns despite rising home prices.
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US existing home sales fell 8.4 percent in January from December to an annualized rate of 3.91 million units, the National Association of Realtors reported today.

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Home sales plunge, while housing affordability hits best level since March 2022, data finds

Existing home sales posted their largest monthly sales decline in four years despite increasing affordability.

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Weekly Real Estate News broke the news in on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
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