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Reported Earlier: Zillow Announces August Sales Drop 0.6% YoY

Sep 8, 2026 · 12:28 PM ET· updated 52m ago

Home sales slipped 0.6% year over year in August and fell sharply from July, according to the Zillow® August Market Report. Mortgage rates holding above 6.5% — their highest level in a year — kept many buyers on the

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Fewer people bought homes in August compared to last year, partly because borrowing money for a house got more expensive. When house-buying slows down, it tells us people are being careful with their money, so companies selling homes or mortgages might face tougher times ahead.

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