US housing market worsens as existing home sales hit 1995 low
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Updated · Seeking Alpha · May 6
US housing market worsens as existing home sales hit 1995 low
10 articles · Updated · Seeking Alpha · May 6
The downturn extends a fourth year after hopes for a 2026 rebound faded, despite expectations the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates by 25 basis points.
Persistently weak sales suggest high borrowing costs and affordability pressures continue to weigh on homebuying activity across the United States.
The latest report underscores a deeper housing slowdown after three straight years of depressed existing-home sales, challenging forecasts that market activity would begin recovering in 2026.
With the spring housing rebound stalled, is the market facing a deep freeze for the rest of 2026?
Beyond interest rates, can the US solve its affordability crisis without tackling the critical shortage of homes?
Why is the US housing market splitting into two different realities depending on where you live?