U.S. new home sales fall short of forecasts in April 2026

U.S. new home sales fall short of forecasts in April 2026

Sales dropped 6.2% from March to an annualized rate of 622,000 units, missing economist expectations of 660,000

US New-Home Sales Declined by More Than Forecast in April

Sales of new US homes declined in April by more than forecast as builder incentives failed to motivate potential buyers at the start of the spring selling season.

New home sales down

By Robert Dietz | National Association of Homebuilders Elevated mortgage rates, higher inflation and economic uncertainty kept more buyers on the sidelines in April as ongoing affordability challenges continue. Sales of newly built single-family homes fell 6.2% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 622,000, according to data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The pace of new home sale…

New home sales decline 11.3% from April 2025

Sales also declined 6.4% from March, suggesting consumers are unwilling to move into new construction that is costing more than it did a year ago WASHINGTON — Sales of newly built single-family homes were 11.3% below April 2025 and 6.2% below March 2026, according to figures released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Thursday. The numbers suggest consumers are reluctant to invest in new homes at a time when it is still c…

New home sales down in April

New home sales down in April May 28, 2026 | 10:11 am CDT Woodworking Industry News FDMC 300 New home sales down in April By Larry Adams May 28, 2026 | 10:11 am CDT Print WASHINGTON — Elevated mortgage rates, higher inflation and economic uncertainty kept more buyers on the sidelines in April as ongoing affordability challenges continue.Sales of newly built single-family homes fell 6.2% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 622,00…

New Home Sales Down in April on Affordability Concerns

Elevated mortgage rates, higher inflation and economic uncertainty kept more buyers on the sidelines in April as ongoing affordability challenges continue. Sales of newly built single-family homes fell 6.2% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 622,000, according to data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census […]