Home builder confidence rebounded after falling for four straight months, as falling mortgage rates brought more buyers back to the market. Plus, many builders (36%) are still cutting prices to boost sales. The NAHB noted that “recent economic data signal improving housing conditions heading into 2024.”
Pending Home Sales (signed contracts on existing homes) surged 8.3% from November to December, due in large part to falling mortgage rates per the NAR. Their Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun,
Sales of existing homes slid 1% from November to December, though sales are expected to move higher this year. NAR’s Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun, explained that “mortgage rates are meaningfully
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