An improvement in inventory helped new home sales rise for the second consecutive month in August. Admittedly, overall housing demand has eased in recent months and a rise in mortgage rates argues against a rebound this year. But a lack of inventory in the existing home market will push buyers to the new home market and help sales rise to around 800,000 annualised by the end of this year.
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