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Record $440.6K Median Home Price, Sales Drop

7/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

The median price of an existing U.S. home hit a record $440,600 in June, the highest since 1999.
Home sales fell 2.4% in June to 4.09 million units, while inventory dropped 0.6% to 1.56 million homes, a 4.6-month supply.
National Association of Realtors (NAR) chief economist Lawrence Yun said mortgage-rate fluctuations continue to affect buyer affordability.
President Donald Trump has not signed the housing-affordability bill because the voting bill has not passed.

History

Historical Context

In 2008 the U.S. subprime mortgage collapse triggered a global financial crisis, leading President George W. Bush to sign the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act that created a $700 billion Treasury fund. The turmoil also forced the government to place Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under conservatorship, a legacy that still shapes today’s housing market.

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Story summary

The median price of an existing U.S. home hit a record $440,600 in June, the highest since 1999.
Home sales fell 2.4% in June to 4.09 million units, while inventory dropped 0.6% to 1.56 million homes, a 4.6-month supply.
National Association of Realtors (NAR) chief economist Lawrence Yun said mortgage-rate fluctuations continue to affect buyer affordability.
President Donald Trump has not signed the housing-affordability bill because the voting bill has not passed.

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