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U.S. New-Home Sales Tick Up in June as Builders Cut Prices

The small monthly gain masks weakening annual demand driven by high mortgage rates, elevated unsold supply and heavy builder incentives.

Lennar Lowers Delivery Targets After Q2 Revenue Miss and Margin Squeeze

U.S. Homebuilder Confidence Slips to 37 in January on Affordability Strains

NAR Names 2026 Homebuying Hot Spots as Forecast Points to Sales Rebound