U.S. home sales slowed in June while median prices hit an all-time high of $440,600, according to multiple reports. Existing home sales fell 2.4% from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million units, though they rose 2.8% compared with June last year.
Key Takeaways
U.S. home sales slowed in June while median prices hit an all-time high of $440,600. Sales fell 2.4% from May but rose 2.8% year-over-year.
- U.S. home sales dropped to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million units
- Median home price reached $440,600, an all-time high
- Mortgage rates remain elevated due to inflation expectations and geopolitical tensions
- Housing inventory remains tight at a 4.6-month supply
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Sales Change | Broad Agreement | 2.4% drop from May to 4.09M units annual rate | |
| Year-over-year Home Sales Change | Broad Agreement | 2.8% increase compared with June last year | |
| Median Home Price | Broad Agreement | $440,600, an all-time high on data going back to 1999 | |
| Mortgage Rates Range In April And May | Broad Agreement | 6.23% to 6.53% |
Home Sales Change
Broad Agreement2.4% drop from May to 4.09M units annual rate
Year-over-year Home Sales Change
Broad Agreement2.8% increase compared with June last year
Median Home Price
Broad Agreement$440,600, an all-time high on data going back to 1999
Mortgage Rates Range In April And May
Broad Agreement6.23% to 6.53%
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The latest figures fell short of economists' expectations of roughly 4.21 million units, per FactSet. Home sales have hovered around a 4-million annual pace since 2023, far below the historic norm of about 5.2 million. The sluggishness comes as mortgage rates have trended higher due to inflation expectations and geopolitical tensions.
Despite the slowdown in sales, home prices continued to rise nationally last month. The U.S. median sales price increased 1.8% from a year earlier to $440,600, an all-time high on data going back to 1999, per Reuters. Home prices have risen annually for 36 consecutive months.
The housing market has been in a slump since 2022 when mortgage rates began climbing from pandemic-era lows. Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes were essentially flat last year, stuck at a 30-year low. Through the first half of this year, seasonally adjusted sales are up only 0.7% compared to the same period in 2025.
Many homes purchased last month likely went under contract in April and May when the average rate on a 30-year mortgage ranged from 6.23% to 6.53%, according to Freddie Mac. Those who can afford current mortgage rates or pay all cash are encountering buyer-friendly trends in many markets, with median list prices falling 2.5% year-over-year.
The housing market's pricing trends vary widely by region. Since peaking in 2022 at $449,000, list prices have dropped 7.3% in the West and 3.5% in the South but risen 10% in the Midwest and 12.6% in the Northeast.
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