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U.S. New Single‑Family Home Sales Drop to Slowest Pace in 2026

High mortgage rates plus rising inventory have shifted bargaining power to buyers and pushed builders to lower prices.

Experts Weigh Trump's 50-Year Mortgage Idea as Analyses Show Modest Savings

New Home Sales Rise Slightly as Unsold Inventory Reaches 9.8-Month High