Existing home sales in the United States fell sharply in October 2026, with the month-over-month indicator dropping to -5.5%, according to data updated on 12 November 2026. The decline marks a notable turnaround from September 2026, when existing home sales recorded a 1.0% month-over-month increase.
The figures highlight a clear shift in momentum in the housing market between early autumn and October. While September’s data had suggested modest resilience, the October reading indicates that demand for existing homes weakened significantly on a monthly basis.
On a comparative basis, the “Actual” October figure of -5.5% reflects the change from September to October 2026, whereas the “Previous” 1.0% reading captured the change from August to September 2026, underscoring how quickly conditions reversed within just one month.
