EXHOSLUSM495SExisting Home Sales (EXHOSLUSM495S) — Current Value & Historical Data
Existing Home Sales (EXHOSLUSM495S) Chart & Data Table
Gray bands: NBER recessions
What is Existing Home Sales (EXHOSLUSM495S)?
The National Association of Realtors monthly housing indicators are based on a representative sample of local boards and multiple listing services.
Current Existing Home Sales (EXHOSLUSM495S) Value
As of August 1, 2026, the current existing home sales is 3980000.00 Number of Units. This is the most recent observation available for this series, updated monthly.
Existing Home Sales Historical Trend
Existing Home Sales fell 1.97% month-over-month. Over the past year, existing home sales fell 1.24% from August 2025. In the series' tracked history, the highest recorded value was 4270000.00 (December 2025), and the lowest was 3980000.00 (August 2026).
Methodology & Source
Source
National Association of Realtors
Frequency
Monthly
Units
Number of Units
Notes
The National Association of Realtors monthly housing indicators are based on a representative sample of local boards and multiple listing services. Sales volume, inventory, and price levels for existing homes are measured for the US in aggregate and by census region. Existing homes, unlike new homes...
Frequently Asked Questions About Existing Home Sales (EXHOSLUSM495S)
What is the current existing home sales?
As of August 1, 2026, existing home sales stands at 3980000.00 Number of Units.
Where does existing home sales data come from?
Existing Home Sales data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system and related U.S. government agencies. Data quality and historical coverage vary by series.
How often is existing home sales updated?
This series is updated according to its publication schedule. Check FRED or the source agency for the most current release calendar.
What is the historical high and low for existing home sales?
In the available data, the highest value was 4270000.00 Number of Units in December 2025, and the lowest was 3980000.00 Number of Units in August 2026.
How has existing home sales changed over the past year?
Over the past year, existing home sales decreased 1.24%.
See Existing Home Sales in context
EXHOSLUSM495S is tracked on the Housing Market dashboard, alongside related indicators and historical context.
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