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American Focus > Blog > Economy > April home sales slow with high mortgage rates, prices, putting chill into spring buying season
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April home sales slow with high mortgage rates, prices, putting chill into spring buying season

Last updated: May 23, 2025 2:17 pm
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The housing market in the United States faced a slowdown in April as sales of previously owned homes dropped by 0.5%. This decline can be attributed to the combination of high mortgage rates and soaring prices, which deterred potential homebuyers during what is typically the busiest time of the year for real estate transactions.

According to the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4 million units in April, marking the slowest pace for the month since 2009 in the aftermath of the U.S. housing crisis. Additionally, sales were down by 2% compared to the same period last year, falling short of economists’ expectations.

Despite the decrease in sales, home prices continued to climb, reaching an all-time high for the month of April with a national median sales price of $414,000. This 1.8% increase from the previous year marked the 22nd consecutive month of annual price growth, albeit at a slower rate compared to previous months.

Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, pointed out that affordability constraints, particularly due to higher mortgage rates, were impacting the market. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage has hovered around 7%, deterring many potential buyers who are struggling to afford the additional costs associated with higher interest rates.

The inventory of unsold homes increased by 9% from March, with 1.45 million homes on the market at the end of April. This uptick in inventory provided more options for home shoppers, although it still falls short of pre-pandemic levels. The supply of unsold homes equated to a 4.4-month pace at the current sales rate, slightly above the 3.5-month pace from the previous year.

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Despite the challenges posed by high mortgage rates and rising prices, first-time homebuyers made up 34% of sales in April, the highest level since July 2020. Additionally, cash buyers accounted for 25% of sales, with investors representing 15% of homes sold.

In conclusion, while the housing market faced headwinds in April, the increase in inventory and diverse buyer demographics indicate a level of resilience in the market. As mortgage rates and prices stabilize, the real estate sector may see a gradual recovery in the coming months.

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