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Fresh statistics on building permits and builder sentiment show a challenging environment for home builders and indicate fewer homes will be built in the U.S. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The economic uncertainties in the U.S. make it a challenging time for homebuilders, and that’s discouraging in a country that needs more housing and where the ability…

China added fuel to simmering trade tensions with the US, setting investors on guard as they turned the page on a bullish May.

Fresh statistics on building permits and builder sentiment show a challenging environment for home builders and indicate fewer homes will be built in the U.S. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The economic uncertainties in the U.S. make it a challenging time for homebuilders, and that’s discouraging in a country that needs more housing and where the ability…

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Photo: Mike Kemp/ Tetra images via Getty Images. When searching for a new home, buyers are faced with the challenging question of whether to look for an existing home or a brand new one. While building…

Three in five homebuyers nationwide reportedly would prefer to buy a new-construction home rather than an existing one, but with an estimated housing deficit of 3.7 million homes, not every city in the U.S. has adequate supply. To identify which cities have the most new-construction homes, consumer news platform Consumer Affairs analyzed the volume of new…

China added fuel to simmering trade tensions with the US, setting investors on guard as they turned the page on a bullish May.

Fresh statistics on building permits and builder sentiment show a challenging environment for home builders and indicate fewer homes will be built in the U.S. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The economic uncertainties in the U.S. make it a challenging time for homebuilders, and that’s discouraging in a country that needs more housing and where the ability…

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Photo: Mike Kemp/ Tetra images via Getty Images. When searching for a new home, buyers are faced with the challenging question of whether to look for an existing home or a brand new one. While building…

Three in five homebuyers nationwide reportedly would prefer to buy a new-construction home rather than an existing one, but with an estimated housing deficit of 3.7 million homes, not every city in the U.S. has adequate supply. To identify which cities have the most new-construction homes, consumer news platform Consumer Affairs analyzed the volume of new…

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