13.01.202615:10:13UTC+00US New Home Sales Hold Near 2-Year High

In October 2025, the United States experienced a slight decline of 0.1% in the sale of new single-family homes compared to the previous month. The seasonally adjusted annual rate was at 737,000 units, surpassing expectations of 715,000. This figure essentially maintained the 3.8% rise seen in September, during which sales reached their highest point in over two years. There was a noticeable drop in sales in various regions: a decline of 36.3% in the West down to 109,000 units; a 14.3% decrease in the Northeast to 24,000 units; and a 9% reduction in the Midwest, totaling 91,000 units. However, these declines were counterbalanced by a significant 16.9% increase in the Southern region, which rose to 513,000 units. The inventory of homes available for sale was approximately 488,000, a figure higher than that of the previous year, and this quantity represents a supply duration of 7.9 months based on the current sales rate. Additionally, the median sales price for new homes showed an 8% increase from the previous year, reaching $392,300.