U.S. New Home Sales weakened in December 2025, with the month‑over‑month indicator falling to -1.7%, according to data updated on 20 February 2026. The latest reading points to a sharper contraction in sales activity compared with earlier in the quarter.
In October 2025, the previous reported change in new home sales stood at -0.1% month‑over‑month, indicating only a marginal decline at that time. The steeper drop to -1.7% in December underscores a worsening short‑term trend, as sales retreated more noticeably versus the prior month.
The figures are based on month‑over‑month comparisons: the current reading measures the change in December 2025 relative to November 2025, while the previous figure reflects the change in October 2025 compared with September 2025. Together, they suggest growing pressure on the new housing market as the year drew to a close.
