Sales of newly built homes rose a much larger-than-expected 20.5% in August compared with July, according to the U.S. Census. That's despite mortgage rates that are higher than they are today. The ...

Sales of new US single-family homes surged to the highest level in more than 3-1/2 years in August, but that likely exaggerates the housing market’s health, and a weakening labor market could limit ...

New home sales climbed in September and October, but prices declined as builders offered more incentives. Housing starts and permits also decreased, reflecting cautious construction activity. AI ...

January new home sales fell 17.6% from December and the median price dropped to $400,500, according to Census. Economists pointed to weather and demand softness as possible factors, but some expect ...

Political Calculations' initial estimate of the total valuation of U.S. new home sales is $28.10 billion for November 2025 and $30.36 billion for December 2025. Taking basic seasonality into account, ...

The median sales price of a newly built home was $413,500 in August. Sales of new homes spiked in August as builders piled on discounts and slashed prices to lure buyers. The sales rate for new single ...

According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 587,000 in January. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in January 2026 was ...

WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - Sales of new U.S. single-family homes increased in February and March as the drag from harsh weather faded, but higher mortgage rates because of the impact of the war ...