https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/home-sales-fall-in-august-despite-the-highest-supply-in-over-a-decadeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/home-sales-fall-in-august-despite-the-highest-supply-in-over-a-decadehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/home-sales-fall-in-august-despite-the-highest-supply-in-over-a-decade#u68265Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:08:56 +0000US existing home sales dropped to their slowest pace in over a year during August. High mortgage rates and rising property prices discouraged buyers, even as inventory reached its highest level in more than a decade. This increase in supply gave active buyers more negotiating power. Analysts identified a K-shaped market split that benefited wealthy buyers while excluding others.Why it mattersHigh borrowing costs and pricing pressures have created a stagnant market despite available housing stock. The current trend reflects a divide in purchasing power across different economic tiers.What to wa https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/home-sales-fall-in-august-despite-the-highest-supply-in-over-a-decadehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/home-sales-fall-in-august-despite-the-highest-supply-in-over-a-decade#u66184Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:40:45 +0000US existing home sales fell to a 14-month low in August, reaching their slowest pace in over a year. Elevated mortgage rates and rising property prices kept prospective buyers on the sidelines, slowing the market despite a significant rise in inventory. This housing slowdown provided the highest property supply in over a decade, granting active buyers increased negotiating leverage. Market analysts observed a K-shaped housing split that favored wealthier buyers over others.Why it mattersThe housing market continues to face affordability challenges driven by high borrowing costs and climbing ho https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/home-sales-fall-in-august-despite-the-highest-supply-in-over-a-decadehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/home-sales-fall-in-august-despite-the-highest-supply-in-over-a-decade#u65223Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:53:46 +0000US existing home sales dropped in August to their slowest pace in over a year, falling to a 14-month low. Sales declined as elevated mortgage rates and rising prices kept many prospective buyers on the sidelines. Despite the market slowdown, inventory rose significantly, providing the highest supply of properties in over a decade and granting active purchasers increased negotiating leverage. Market analysts observed a K-shaped housing split, noting that conditions favored wealthier buyers.Why it mattersThe cooling sales pace highlights the persistent affordability barrier created by elevated b