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Buyers Are Bailing on Home Deals at the Highest Rate in Nearly 3 Years — Here's Why

Sep 8, 2026 · 02:28 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Buyers Are Bailing on Home Deals at the Highest Rate in Nearly 3 Years — Here's Why

U.S. home contract cancellations reached 14% in July as buyers gained leverage and mortgage costs remained elevated.

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More people are walking away from buying homes because mortgage payments are still expensive. When lots of buyers back out, it shows people are worried about prices and waiting to see if things get cheaper.

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