{"id":10148,"date":"2025-05-23T11:29:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T09:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordwisefinance.com\/blog\/?p=10148"},"modified":"2025-05-23T11:29:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T09:29:31","slug":"home-sales-slowest-since-the-great-recession","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordwisefinance.com\/blog\/home-sales-slowest-since-the-great-recession\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Sales Slowest Since the Great Recession"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-disclosure-banner-wrapper\">\n<p>We conduct thorough research on all brands featured, and we may receive a commission from our partners. The way brands are presented may be influenced by our research and financial factors. Not every brand is included in this analysis. Discover more details.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" data-tracking-zone=\"body\">\n<div class=\"padded\">\n<p>The sales of existing homes experienced a decline in April as apprehensions surrounding tariff-related uncertainties overshadowed the critical spring housing season, which is traditionally a peak time for real estate transactions.<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday, the <b>National Association of Realtors<\/b> (<b>NAR<\/b>) reported a surprising decline of <b>0.5%<\/b> in existing home sales for April, bringing the seasonally adjusted rate down to <b>4 million<\/b>. This marks the slowest pace observed for April since <b>2009<\/b>, along with a <b><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordwisefinance.com\/blog\/udemy-stock-drops-nearly-12-in-april-heres-why\/\">2%<\/a><\/b> drop compared to the same month in the previous year.<\/p>\n<p>Consumer confidence had already begun to falter when President <b>Donald Trump<\/b> unveiled reciprocal tariffs on imports from all nations on April 2. Although the administration postponed most of these tariffs for 90 days on the day they were scheduled to be implemented, the initial announcement caused market instability and intensified worries about an already fragile economy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ca-pcu-inline content-width has-ad-icon    money-embed-ca\" data-pcu-render-at-=\"2025-05-22T21:10:00Z\" id=\"ap83684-ww\">\n<div id=\"ap83684-ww-indicator\">\n<div id=\"ap83684-ww-indicator-wrapper\"><span id=\"ap83684-ww-text\">Ads by Money. We may be compensated if you click this ad.<\/span><span id=\"ap83684-ww-label\">Ad<\/span><span id=\"ap83684-ww-icon\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ads by Money disclaimer\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.money.com\/prd\/image\/image\/15240\/163e573e-202a-466a-b8b8-93da65db2b13.png?resize=16%2C16&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe home sales recorded in April likely went under contract back in March and early April, a period when <b>mortgage rates<\/b> remained relatively stable, fluctuating between <b>6.6%<\/b> and <b>6.7%<\/b>,\u201d stated <b>Danielle Hale<\/b>, Chief Economist at <b>Realtor.com<\/b>. \u201cEven prior to the significant trade announcement on April 2, consumers expressed concerns regarding their personal financial outlook and job security, which likely undermined their confidence in making substantial purchases like homes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Recently, mortgage rates have seen a slight increase, raising new affordability issues for potential buyers. If borrowing costs continue to escalate, this upward trend could exert additional pressure on a housing market that is already showing signs of sluggishness.<\/p>\n<p>As of May 22, the average rate for a <b>30-year fixed mortgage<\/b> was approximately <b>6.86%<\/b>, based on data from <b>Freddie Mac<\/b>. This represents a modest increase from the previous week&#8217;s average of <b>6.81%<\/b>, although it remains lower than the <b>6.94%<\/b> recorded one year ago \u2014 providing some relief for borrowers, even as rates remain elevated in comparison to pre-pandemic levels.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the ongoing weakness in sales, there is positive news for home buyers. The inventory of existing homes available for sale rose by <b>9%<\/b> from March and <b>20.8%<\/b> from the same time last year, reaching <b>1.45 million<\/b> units in April. This increase in inventory could help alleviate price pressures in various markets by stabilizing home prices and offering buyers more choices.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;At a broader level, we are still experiencing a mild seller&#8217;s market,&#8221; noted <b>Lawrence Yun<\/b>, Chief Economist at <b>NAR<\/b>. &#8220;However, with the highest inventory levels seen in nearly five years, consumers are better positioned to negotiate favorable deals.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Home Prices Continue to Rise: 22 Consecutive Months of Increase<\/h2>\n<p>Home prices continue their upward trajectory across the nation. The national median price for an existing home has surged by <b>1.8%<\/b> compared to the previous year, now standing at <b>$414,000<\/b>. This marks an all-time high for April and represents the <b>22nd consecutive month<\/b> of year-over-year price increases. Regionally, while prices have dipped in the South and West, they have risen in the Northeast and Midwest.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Home shoppers remain optimistic amid an expanding selection of homes for sale, but opportunities can vary significantly by region and price range,&#8221; explained <b>Hale<\/b>. Looking forward, <b>Hale<\/b> added that mortgage rates, a critical factor influencing affordability, are expected to remain within a range that is more likely to hinder rather than enhance home sales in the near term.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ca-pcu-inline content-width has-ad-icon    money-embed-ca\" data-pcu-render-at-=\"2025-05-23T09:09:02Z\" id=\"ap65509-ww\">\n<div id=\"ap65509-ww-indicator\">\n<div id=\"ap65509-ww-indicator-wrapper\"><span id=\"ap65509-ww-text\">Ads by Money. 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