New home sales in June 2026 rose to an annual rate of 628,000 homes, up 1.6% from the prior month but 5.6% below the June 2025 rate of 665,000 homes.

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Washington ExaminerRight · Aug 18, 10:02 AM

New home sales in June rose to an annual rate of 628,000 homes

Cites: Census Bureau, Department of Housing and Urban Development · Details: 628,000; June

Washington ExaminerRight · Aug 18, 10:02 AM

New home sales in June were 1.6% higher than the month before

Cites: Census Bureau, Department of Housing and Urban Development · Details: 1.6%

Washington ExaminerRight · Aug 18, 10:02 AM

New home sales in June were 5.6% below the June 2025 rate of 665,000 homes

Cites: Census Bureau, Department of Housing and Urban Development · Details: 5.6% below; 665,000; June 2025