The trend since 2019.
The current read: Existing Home Sales is at 4.09M as of June 2026. Source: FRED/BEA via Indicators IQ.
Why it matters.
Home sales directly affect your wealth if you own property and influence mortgage rates, which matter whether you're buying, refinancing, or just watching your neighbors' home values. A steady sales market keeps prices from whipsawing and gives you clearer footing to make housing decisions.
Where it fits.
Existing Home Sales feeds the Housing view — one of the six areas behind the site's Macro IQ score.