U.S. existing home sales slipped in March 2026, underscoring continued softness in the housing market as buyers and sellers remain cautious. Sales fell to 3.98 million units (annualized), down from 4.09 million recorded in February 2026.
The drop pushes the pace of existing home sales back below the 4 million mark, highlighting persistent pressure on transaction volumes despite the onset of the spring selling season. The latest data, updated on 13 April 2026, suggest that affordability constraints and cautious sentiment are still weighing on activity in the resale market, even as broader expectations had centered on a potential pickup in demand.
