Sales of existing homes rose 0.2% in April over the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million, the National Association of Realtors said. That slight gain marked a reversal from March,

Existing-home sales edged up 0.2%, well below economist expectations and extending the housing market’s long slump.

U.S. existing home sales rebounded less than expected in April, and could struggle to gain altitude as mortgage rates remain elevated and rising inflation squeezes household budgets.

Home sales barely moved in April, as mortgage rates shot higher the month before and uncertainty over the war with Iran weighed on consumers.

Sales of previously occupied US homes flat in April, more malaise during what is usually the buzziest time of the year.

The median sales price hit $417,700 in April, marking the 34th straight month of year-over-year price increases.

According to data from Maine Listings, 983 existing homes changed hands in April, which is up more than 3% from last year.

Sales of previously occupied US homes were essentially flat in April, another lackluster showing for the housing market during what’s traditionally its busiest time of the year. Existing home sales edged up 0.