Aug 27. In June 2008, sales of new houses in the US grew by 2.4% on the previous month, with account for seasonal factors, to 515,000 units. According to verified data, in June, sales of new houses in the US amounted to 503,000 dwellings, a 2.1% decrease on the previous month. Initially, it was reported that the number of new houses had dropped 0.6% to 530,000 dwellings. Analysts surveyed by Reuters had expected new house sales in the US to decline to 530,000 units in June, based on data for the previous month.