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U.S. Housing Market April 2026: Three-Year Mortgage Lows, Slowest March Sales Since 2009, and What Comes Next

The 2026 spring housing market is sending mixed signals. Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest levels in three spring seasons, inventory is at a post-2020 high, and yet existing-home sales just posted the slowest March since 2009. This analysis breaks down the data, presents regional differences, and assesses whether buyers should wait or move Continue reading