New-home sales show promise with 1.8% annual growth
New-home sales increased 1.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 661,000. Economists say the report, alongside improved builder sentiment, shows promise for a robust spring
by Marian McPherson Feb 26
New-home sales soar to 1-year high in March as purchases leap 9.6%
The strong monthly uptick in sales marked the fourth-straight month of increases as homebuyers eased back into the market and adjust to higher mortgage rates, according to new Census data
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 25
Buyers shift gaze to unstarted builds as new home sales drop
Homebuilders sold more unstarted homes in February, but these gains were more than offset by a decline in sales for homes under construction, according to the US Census Bureau
by Daniel Houston Mar 23
New home sales falter in January, but more inventory in the pipeline
Homebuilders have made strides in replenishing inventory, but much of it remained under construction as sales took a hit in January, according to data from the US Census Bureau
by Daniel Houston Feb 24
New home sales hit 6-month high
New home sales in October 2021 increased by a modest 0.4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 745,000, following a furious September in which new home sales grew by double digits
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 24
New-home sales show healthy gains in January
New-home sales jumped 4.3% on a monthly basis and 19.3% on an annual basis, according to data from the US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
New single-family home sales surge in May, surpassing 2019 numbers
Sales of new single-family homes were up 12.7% year over year, according to data released Tuesday by the US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development
by Patrick Kearns Jun 23
New home sales slumped in May
The number of new homes sold in May dropped 3.7% below last year's level and fell 7.8% from April
by Patrick Kearns Jun 25
New residential home sales rise in August, reversing 2-month decline
The news, while positive, comes as homebuyers continue to face rising mortgage rates and soaring home prices
by Marian McPherson Sep 26
New home sales drop 1.5% in April, experts say no cause for alarm
Although home sales have dropped off once again, economists say the market is still going in the right direction overall
by Marian McPherson May 23
Mansion
And new single-family home sales are up 6.2 percent month-over-month, according to just-released Census figures
by Marian McPherson Nov 27