The worst time to sell a home is right now, dire figures show
It’s crickets out there for home sellers. The pool of active US homebuyers has dwindled so drastically due to affordability concerns pushing would-be house hunters onto the sidelines. The number of buyers in the market sunk to about 967,000 in July — the lowest level recorded sin.

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- Published: Aug 14, 2026, 11:34 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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