U.S. home sales experienced a decline in July, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million units, primarily due to elevated mortgage rates and record-high home prices. The benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.69%, its highest in over a year, making it difficult for many potential buyers to enter the market. Home prices, however, continued to rise, with the median sales price hitting $434,100 in July, contributing to a sustained 37-month streak of annual price increases. AI
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