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December Home Sales Climb 5.1%, Signaling Potential Turn After Historic Annual Slump

Story Thread|US Housing Market Shows Signs of Recovery

Araverus Team|Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:18 PM

Araverus Team

Jan 14, 2026 · 6:18 PM

Economic Data · Home Sales · Housing Market · Real Estate

Economic DataHome SalesHousing MarketReal Estate

Existing-home sales rose by 5.1% in December, marking the largest gain in nearly two years, although 2025 was characterized as a challenging year for homebuyers due to high prices and low sales.

Thread Timeline: US Housing Market Shows Signs of Recovery

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Jan 14, 2026

December Home Sales Climb 5.1%, Signaling Potential Turn After Historic Annual Slump(current)

Jan 20, 2026Affordability Concerns Drive D.R. Horton's Q1 Profit Down 30%, Prompting Incentives
Feb 12, 2026January's 8.4% Home Sales Plunge Signals Market Chill Amid High Prices
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 rose 5.1% in December for the biggest gain in nearly two years, although 2025 as a whole still ranks as one of the worst sales slumps in decadeswsj.comExisting-Home Sales Rose 5.1% in December - Floor Dailyfloordaily.netHome Sales Surge in December, but 2025 Remains Weakest Year in 3 Decades - Realtor.comrealtor.comExisting-Home Sales Jump 5.1% in December, Strongest Pace in Nearly Three Years - Mortgage News Dailymortgagenewsdaily.comU.S. December Existing Home Sales Increase 5.1% - 360realtysells.com360realtysells.com

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