Reuters
13 Oct 2026, 14:01 UTC · 2h ago
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The unexpected rise in September existing home sales provides a modest near-term tailwind for mortgage lenders and real estate services, though this is partially offset by a dimming long-term outlook due to high mortgage rates.
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US existing home sales unexpectedly increased in September.
Newpublished 2026-10-13 regarding September data
So whatAn unexpected rise suggests the housing market floor is higher than consensus, potentially supporting mortgage lender volumes for Q4.
More positive than 66% of claims this week
Higher mortgage rates are dimming the outlook for existing home sales.
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So whatSustained high rates typically lead to a contraction in transaction volumes, weighing on real estate brokerage commissions through 2027.
More negative than 70% of claims this week
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