New Home Sales Sink Nearly 20% To Lowest Level Since 2022

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Skip to contentHome page Seeking Alpha - Power to InvestorsMar 19, 2026, 8:05 PM ETDow Jones US Real Estate Index (DJUSRE)REZ, PKB, ITB, XHB, NAIL, HOMZ, IYR, REM, RWR, VNQ, ICF, FRI, PSR, JRE, KBWY, SCHH, MORT, REET, FREL, SRET, RSPR, XLRE, USRT, NURE, PPTY, SRVR, INDS, BBRE, NETL, RDOG, REIT, FPROAdvisor Perspectives Charts6.59K FollowersCommentsAccording to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 587,000 in January.According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in January 2026 was 6.15%.The median price for a new home remained above $400,000 for a sixth straight month but fell to its lowest level over the same time frame, coming in at $400,500.phakphum patjangkata/iStock via Getty ImagesBy Jennifer NashNew home sales unexpectedly sank to their lowest level since 2022 in January. According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 587,000 in January. This representsThis article was written byAdvisor Perspectives Charts6.59K FollowersAdvisor Perspectives is a leading interactive publisher for Registered Investment Advisors. Our AP Charts & Analysis portion of our website analyzes economic and market trends.Comments