As of today, April 23, 2026, the U.S. Census Bureau has not yet released the March 2026 New Residential Sales report; it is typically published near the end of the month. However, recent data and forecasts from April 2026 highlight a slowing market due to rising mortgage rates linked to geopolitical tensions.
Current Market Indicators (as of April 2026)
- New Home Sales Forecast: The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently revised its 2026 outlook, now expecting new-home sales to remain flat for the year, a downgrade from their previous 5% growth projection.
- Existing-Home Sales: March data showed a 3.6% decrease month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million units.
- Median Sales Price: Nationally, the median price for existing homes rose to $408,800 in March, a record high for that month.
- Pending Sales: Despite higher rates, contract signings (pending sales) rose 1.5% in March, signaling some pent-up demand.
Recent Historic Data (January 2026)
The last comprehensive New Residential Sales report (released March 19) showed:
- New Houses Sold: 587,000 (Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate), which was 17.6% below the December 2025 rate.
- Median Price: $400,500.
- Inventory: 476,000 houses for sale, representing a 9.7-month supply at the current sales pace.
Regional Trends
- Winners: In Ohio, cities like Columbus are seeing prices rise due to low inventory, while Florida and Texas are seeing prices flatten as active inventory now exceeds pre-pandemic levels.
- Losers: The Northeast and Midwest have seen significant year-over-year declines in sales volume.
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