U.S. existing home sales fell 2.2% in September as the housing market continues to tread water with a dearth of properties for sale, especially cheaper homes, and a lack of interested buyers despite historically low mortgage rates.
Why it matters: It's the latest example of the U.S. real estate market's continued struggles.
The National Association of Realtors said existing home sales fell to an annual rate of 5.38 million units last month, reversing two straight months of gains and holding in a range well below its highs from the mid-2000s.