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US Homebuyers Cancel 1 In 7 Deals In September as Affordability Woes Mount, Sellers Outnumber Buyers by Record 63%

Oct 14, 2026 · 05:44 AM ET· updated 1h ago
US Homebuyers Cancel 1 In 7 Deals In September as Affordability Woes Mount, Sellers Outnumber Buyers by Record 63%

US homebuyer cancellations hit a September record as pending sales fell and NAR reported a modest rise in completed sales.

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Why It Matters

Many people are backing out of buying homes because prices are too high. When more sellers than buyers exist, it hints the housing market is slowing down.

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