It is tempting to link the recent softness in new home sales to builders’ apparent reluctance to up the construction of single-family homes. But with new homes selling very quickly, and a rising share sold even before construction has begun, we doubt the recent stagnation in new sales is a major concern for most homebuilders. Accordingly, the recent slowdown in starts is unlikely to continue.
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