US Home Sales Plunge as Market Faces 'New Housing Crisis'

Sales of existing US homes fell by a sharp 8.4% in January, the largest monthly drop in years, prompting economists to warn of a 'new housing crisis'.

Leo Caldwell

•2/13/2026

US Home Sales Plunge as Market Faces 'New Housing Crisis'

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