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US home sales grow less than expected

The number of homes sold in the United States stands at 4,42 million, with an increase of 4% in the month of November, but lower than the expectations which saw the figure reach over 5 million. The median house price fell 3,5% year-on-year

US home sales grow less than expected

In November, US Existing Home Sales Up 4%, settling at 4,42 million units. This was communicated by the sector association National Association of Realtors. On an annual basis, however, the drop was 3,5%.

The figure was also worse than expected, as analysts had forecast a value of 5,03 million. The October figure was also revised downwards to 4,25 million.

Regarding the prices, the average house price fell in November by 3,5% on an annual basis, to $164.200, while inventories fell 5,8% to 2,58 million homes, the equivalent of a seven-month supply.

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