Existing home sales in the United States declined in March 2026, reversing gains from the previous month, according to data updated on 13 April 2026. On a month-over-month basis, sales fell by 3.6% in March, a notable turnaround from February 2026, when existing home sales rose 2.7% compared with January.
The figures indicate a shift in momentum in the housing market, with March’s negative reading erasing part of the prior month’s advance. The comparison is based on month-over-month changes, where the current “actual” value reflects the change in March versus February, while the “previous” value captured February’s change relative to January. Investors and analysts will be watching upcoming releases closely to determine whether March’s pullback marks the start of a broader cooling trend or a temporary pause following February’s rebound.
