Why is the US housing market struggling? Sales rise 1.5% as prices hit record $417,500

US housing market sales rose 1.5% in September to 3.99 million, but record $417,500 home prices and high mortgage rates worsened affordability for buyers.
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- Wednesday, 14 October 2026, 12:08 am IST
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