FX.co ★ US New Home Sales Highest Since 2022

In August 2025, sales of new single-family homes in the United States surged by 20.5% compared to the previous month. This increase brought sales to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 800,000 units, the highest since January 2022, following an upward revision to 664,000 units in July, and surpassing the forecasted 650,000 units. The significant rise is likely attributed to discounting and promotional offers. Regional sales showed robust growth: the Northeast saw a 72.2% increase to 31,000 units, the South climbed 24.7% to 530,000 units, the Midwest rose 12.7% to 89,000 units, and the West experienced a 5.6% increase to 150,000 units. Concurrently, the inventory of unsold homes decreased by 1.4% to 490,000, representing 7.4 months’ supply at the current sales rate. The median sale price reached $413,500, marking a 4.7% increase from the previous month.