According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home sales in the US rose by 1.5% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.99 million units in September, exceeding market expectations of 3.95 million units. The median home price increased by 1.3% year-over-year to $417,500, setting a new record high for September. Housing inventory reached 1.6 million units, the highest level since November 2019.