In a continuation of the downward trend in the U.S. real estate sector, the existing home sales indicator has edged down to 1.2% for October 2025. The latest data, released on November 20, 2025, by relevant housing authorities, marks a slight decrease from the September 2025 figure which stood at 1.3%.
This month-over-month comparison highlights a subtle yet consistent cooling in the U.S. housing market. The previous month, September's 0.1% drop from the prior period signaled the beginning of this trend, which has now seen a further decline in October. Market analysts are closely monitoring these changes as they consider potential implications for the broader economic landscape.
Factors influencing existing home sales range from mortgage rate hikes, affordability concerns, and shifts in buyer sentiment. While the overall numbers indicate a marginal decrease, the persistence of this trend could signal significant underlying shifts in the housing sector that may impact future economic forecasts. Stakeholders are advised to keep abreast of further developments in the coming months.
