Sales of newly built homes rose a much larger-than-expected 20.5% in August compared with July, according to the U.S. Census. That's despite mortgage rates that are higher than they are today. The ...

New home sales in August 2025 reached the highest level since 2022, with a 20.5% increase from July, fueled by declining mortgage rates. Despite potential revisions, the data reflects improved housing ...

Sales of new US single-family homes surged to the highest level in more than 3-1/2 years in August, but that likely exaggerates the housing market’s health, and a weakening labor market could limit ...

Sales of new single-family homes dropped 13.7% in May compared with April, according to the U.S. Census. Homebuilders who reported quarterly earnings recently noted high rates cutting into ...

The affordability gap between buying newly constructed homes and existing homes declined in the third quarter as builders look to capitalize on the uptick in demand with incentives. The price per ...