TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,590,312
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,439,516,703
404,175
Markets across
30,277
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,685
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 25, 9:59 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the performance of newly constructed homes sold in the United States during a specific month. The data reflects the total number of homes sold at a yearly rate, adjusted for seasonal variations. It serves as an indicator of consumer confidence and the health of the construction industry.
The event evaluates whether the United States new home sales figure for July 2026, reported as a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) in thousands of homes, exceeds various thresholds. Each market corresponds to a different threshold, ranging from 560,000 to 700,000 homes. If the reported figure surpasses any of these thresholds, the respective market resolves positively. The thresholds are incremental, meaning that as the sales figure increases, more markets will resolve positively. The outcome is determined solely by the final reported sales number, with no consideration for previous estimates or revisions. All markets share the same underlying data source and reporting standards, ensuring consistency across thresholds.
Currently, prediction market odds reflect a balanced view close to 50/50, differing slightly from many analyst forecasts that predict a more definite direction. While analysts may incorporate additional economic indicators and historical trends into their models, this market provides a real-time aggregation of trader sentiment. The contrast between these two can offer insights into market confidence or skepticism about official projections.
This market resolves around Sep 1, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The official figure will come from the U.S. Census Bureau and will determine whether the market settles for the higher or lower outcome.
Several signals could shift this market before Sep 1, 2026. Key economic reports such as housing starts, mortgage rate changes, consumer confidence indices, and federal policy announcements often influence trader sentiment. Natural disasters, sudden shifts in interest rates, or unexpected changes in construction materials costs may also cause rapid movements. Any surprise government interventions or major geopolitical events affecting US economic policy could dramatically reshape market expectations.