The trend since 2019.
The latest available read: Existing Home Sales is at 4.06M as of July 2026. Source: FRED · EXHOSLUSM495S.
Why it matters.
Home sales directly affect your wallet through mortgage rates, home prices, and job security in construction and real estate. A steady sales pace suggests the housing market isn't freezing up, which matters whether you're buying, selling, or just watching your home's value.
Where it fits.
Existing Home Sales feeds the Housing view — one of the six areas behind the site's Macro IQ score.