October's new home sales barely held steady at -0.1% month-over-month—far better than the expected -10.6% decline and a sharp turnaround from September's +20.5% surge. But here's what caught attention: median prices for newly built homes dropped 8% year-over-year, landing at $392,300. The divergence between sales momentum and price erosion signals cooling demand despite inventory fluctuations. For macro watchers tracking asset correlations, housing data like this matters—it reflects consumer confidence, interest rate sensitivity, and broader economic resilience. When home prices soften while sales stabilize, it typically indicates market forces are finding new equilibrium levels after volatility. Worth monitoring as housing trends often precede shifts in risk appetite across different asset classes.