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US Housing Market Imbalance Hits Record Highs
The US housing market reached a record seller surplus in August, with listings outnumbering buyers by 57.9% amid high mortgage rates.
September 13, 2026, 05:00 AM·BeInCrypto

The US housing market reached a record seller surplus in August, with listings outnumbering buyers by 57.9% amid high mortgage rates.

US existing home sales dropped to 3.98 million in August as inventory reached its highest level since 2019, while median prices continued to climb for the 38th consecutive month.

US housing market inventory reached a 4.9-month supply in August 2026, marking the highest level since 2015 as the market continues to rebalance.
