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Iran Conflict Stalls Housing, Sales Fall 3.6%, Forecast Cut

4/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The war in Iran stalled the spring housing rebound, causing offers to be withdrawn and listings to linger up to 80 days.
Mortgage rates fell to about 6.25% after the Iran conflict pushed inflation higher, adding an inflation premium to long-term borrowing.
The National Association of Realtors reported home sales fell 3.6% from February to March and cut its annual growth forecast to 4% from 14%.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 Iranian Revolution cut Iran’s output by about four percent, prompting OPEC to lift crude prices from roughly $13 to $34 per barrel by 1980; Saudi Arabia raised production to offset the shortfall, deepening the oil shock. Today, renewed Iran-Israel fighting revives inflation fears, pushing mortgage rates to about 6.25% and denting home-sale activity.

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Story summary

The war in Iran stalled the spring housing rebound, causing offers to be withdrawn and listings to linger up to 80 days.
Mortgage rates fell to about 6.25% after the Iran conflict pushed inflation higher, adding an inflation premium to long-term borrowing.
The National Association of Realtors reported home sales fell 3.6% from February to March and cut its annual growth forecast to 4% from 14%.

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