美国9月成屋销售量环比上涨1.5% 销售量创7个月新高

Group 1 - In September, U.S. existing home sales increased by 1.5% month-over-month, reaching the highest level in seven months, with an annualized rate of 4.06 million units sold [1] - The median home price in September was $415,200, marking a 2.1% year-over-year increase, continuing a 27-month upward trend [1] - The inventory of homes for sale at the end of September was 1.55 million units, reflecting a 1.3% month-over-month increase and a 14% year-over-year increase, although still below the pre-pandemic average by about 2 million units [1] Group 2 - Analysts attribute the rise in existing home sales primarily to a decrease in mortgage rates, influenced by the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts [1] - The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.19%, the lowest level since October 3, 2024 [1] - Economists predict that despite the increase in home sales due to lower mortgage rates, overall sales for the year are expected to be slightly higher than last year's figures due to economic uncertainties [2]