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Building Materials and Lumber Prices Rise in November

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' most current Producer Price Index (PPI) data, prices for inputs to new residential construction—excluding capital investment,...
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Inflation Sticks Despite Lower Housing Costs

Inflation rose to 2.7% in November, meeting predictions, but the last stretch to the Fed's 2% objective becomes the most difficult. Shelter expenses continued...
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October Private Residential Construction Spending Rises

Private residential construction spending grew by 1.5% in October, according to the most recent US Census Construction Spending statistics. Year over year, the October...
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Higher Rates Lower October New Home Sales

In October, many potential home buyers stayed away due to steadily rising mortgage rates and continued affordability issues. Sales of newly built single-family houses...
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NAR: October Existing Home Sales Rebound

Existing home sales returned from a 14-year low in October, posting the first yearly increase in more than three years, as buyers took advantage...
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Freddie Mac: Higher Mortgage Rates Slow October Housing Production

According to Freddie Mac, housing starts decreased last month as the average monthly mortgage rate rose by a quarter point from 6.18% to 6.43%...
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