In Q2 2026, the U.S. housing market experienced a significant slowdown as investor pullback and rising mortgage rates dampened activity. Investor home purchases fell 6% year-over-year to their lowest level since 2020, while new-home sales dropped 6.2% month-over-month in April. Mortgage rates climbed to 6.53%, their highest point since August 2025, constraining buyer affordability despite modest improvements in home price softening.
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