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US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise
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· July 9, 2026
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Key points According to the National Association of Realtors, sales fell 2. 4% in June compared to the previous month.
US home prices have reached a new high, while sales of existing homes have slowed. According to the National Association of Realtors, sales fell 2.4% in June compared to the previous month.
This decline comes as mortgage rates have been trending higher, affecting homebuyers' affordability. Sales have been sluggish, hovering around a 4-million annual pace, which is below the historic norm.
Further details on the current state of US home sales and prices are available from the National Association of Realtors and other sources, including the Odessa American.
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Category: business Published: July 9, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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