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Builders have bad news for Donald Trump's housing market


Published on 2025-05-19 11:49:41 - Newsweek
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  • The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) dropped six points to 34, mirroring the November 2023 reading.

The article from Newsweek discusses the current state of the U.S. housing market, highlighting the challenges faced by home builders and potential buyers amidst high interest rates and economic uncertainty. According to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, builder confidence dropped to 45 in October, marking the third consecutive month of decline and the lowest level since April 2023. High mortgage rates, currently around 8%, are deterring potential buyers, leading to a decrease in demand for new homes. Builders are responding by offering incentives such as price reductions and paying for buyers' closing costs to stimulate sales. The article also notes that the Federal Reserve's efforts to combat inflation by maintaining high interest rates are contributing to the slowdown in the housing market, with experts suggesting that relief may not come until rates begin to decrease.

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