Home sales inch up even as purchase loans fall to 12-year low

By: Dana Gentry

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: June 16, 2026

Words: 925

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Home sales in the U.S. are at their highest level since December, according to the National Association of Realtors, while home purchase loans are at a 12-year-low, says real estate analyst ATTOM.

The NAR says homebuying is on an upswing, and reports a 3.2% increase in existing home sales in May over April and a 3.2% increase in sales over last year.

Meanwhile, residential lending of all types – purchase loans, refinances, and home …

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