Home sales surged in May to the highest level since December

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Home sales surged in May to the highest level since December

Prospective buyers arrive during an open house in Rancho Cucamonga, California, US, on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images Sales of previously owned homes rebounded more …

Prospective buyers arrive during an open house in Rancho Cucamonga, California, US, on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images Sales of previously owned homes rebounded more than expected in May, after mortgage rates pulled back slightly in April. Existing home sales in May rose 3.2% from April to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 4.17 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors. Economists were expecting less than a 1% gain. …

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