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18.08.202614:00:00UTC+00U.S. Pending Home Sales Slip Again in July, Signaling Ongoing Housing Market Cooldown

The U.S. housing market showed further signs of cooling in midsummer, as the Pending Home Sales Index declined in July 2026. The index edged down to 71.2, compared with 72.9 recorded in June 2026, underscoring persistent headwinds for homebuyers and sellers alike.

The July reading, updated on 18 August 2026, points to a softer pace of contract signings and suggests that completed home sales could face additional pressure in the coming months. With the index moving lower from June to July, the data highlight ongoing challenges in the U.S. housing sector, including affordability constraints and cautious buyer sentiment.

Market participants will be watching upcoming data closely to assess whether July’s decline marks a temporary setback or the continuation of a broader cooling trend in U.S. residential real estate activity.

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