Here's why the housing market is hurting so much this summerMortgage rates are high, home prices at record levels, and consumers stressed — all contributing to a drop in existing home sales and builder sentiment.{}

Mortgage rates are high, home prices at record levels, and consumers stressed — all contributing to a drop in existing home sales and builder sentiment.https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/16/housing-market-mortgages-homebuilding.html