US housing market hits lowest sales pace since 2024 as mortgage rates squeeze buyers

The post Opendoor (OPEN) Stock: Why Investors Are Waiting on the Sidelines Despite Long-Term Potential appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways June’s existing home sales dropped 2.4% to an annual pace of 4.09 million units, creating challenges for Opendoor’s business model Mortgage rates for 30-year loans increased to 6.49%, while median home prices reached an all-time high of $440,600 The company’s inventory-based approach leaves it vulnerable to market slowdowns and elevated carrying costs Analyst consensus points to a 12-month target of $4.38, with projections spanning from $1.40 to $8.00 across 7 analysts Projections suggest mortgage rates will remain north of 6% until 2028, delaying any meaningful sector rebound Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) stands out as one of the market’s most interest rate-dependent stocks. The company’s business revolves around purchasing residential properties, maintaining inventory, and selling them for profit — an approach heavily reliant on hous

The post June home sales disappoint as prices reach an all-time high appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. A for sale sign is posted in front of a home on April 13, 2026 in Pasadena, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images High mortgage rates coupled with record-high prices is causing homebuyers to pull back. Sales of previously owned homes in June dropped 2.4% from May to 4.09 million units on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis, according to the National Association of Realtors. Housing analysts were predicting a slight gain month over month. June sales were, however, were 2.8% higher than the same month a year prior. “The back-and-forth in monthly home sales activity, driven by mild fluctuations in mortgage rates, shows how sensitive home buyers are to affordability conditions,” said Lawrence Yun, the Realtors’ chief economist, in a release. “However, job gains—more than half a million since the beginning of the year—will continue to provide support for the housing market.” Th

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