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January's 8.4% Home Sales Plunge Signals Market Chill Amid High Prices

Part of US Housing Market Shows Signs of Recovery

Araverus Team|Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:39 PM

January's 8.4% Home Sales Plunge Signals Market Chill Amid High Prices

Araverus Team

Feb 12, 2026 · 3:39 PM

Economic Data · Housing Market · Real Estate · US Home Sales

Economic DataHousing MarketReal EstateUS Home Sales

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell 8.4% in January, marking the largest monthly decline since February 2022, attributed to high home prices and harsh winter weather.

Thread Timeline: US Housing Market Shows Signs of Recovery

Feb 12, 2026

January's 8.4% Home Sales Plunge Signals Market Chill Amid High Prices(current)

Feb 17, 2026U.S. Home Builder Confidence Declines to 36; High Costs Squeeze Future Sales Expectations
Feb 23, 2026High Rates Drive Home Depot's Q4 Revenue Down 3.9%, Analysts See Prolonged Headwinds
Feb 24, 2026US Home Price Growth Hits Decade Low Amid High Rates, Tight Inventory Curbs Deeper Fall
Feb 26, 2026Mortgage Rates Dip Below 6%, Igniting Hopes for Spring Housing Market Rebound

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Home sales fell 8.4% in January, the biggest monthly decline since February 2022wsj.comHomes sales fell 8.4% in January despite lower mortgage rates - Fast Companyfastcompany.comUS homes sales fell sharply in January, even as mortgage rates continued to ease - kens5.comkens5.comUS homes sales fell sharply in January, even as mortgage rates continued to ease - The Globe and Mailtheglobeandmail.comUS homes sales fell sharply in January, even as mortgage rates continued to ease - Manistee News Advocatemanisteenews.com

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