The Wall Street Journal

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January 15, 2026

Despite a surprise lift last month, the full year downturn is one of worst in decades

– BY NICOLE FRIEDMAN

Home Sales Log December Rise Amid ’25 Slump

The median existing-home price in December was $405,400.

Home sales finished 2025 with surprisingly strong momentum, rising 5.1% in December for the biggest gain in nearly two years.

The Wall Street Journal

This story is from the January 15, 2026 edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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