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Construction and Home Sales Slump Amid Tariff Uncertainty

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Construction and Home Sales Slump Amid Tariff Uncertainty
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The U.S. housing market is experiencing a slowdown with sluggish home sales and reduced construction activity due to economic uncertainty, high mortgage rates, and rising home prices, leading many potential buyers to delay purchasing homes and builders to cut prices amid increased inventory.

Topics:businesseconomy#construction-slowdown#economy#home-sales#housing-market#housing-prices#mortgage-rates
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  1. ‘We’re in a holding pattern’: Home sales and building slump in the face of uncertainty  NPR
  2. The 9 largest commercial construction starts of April 2025  Construction Dive
  3. NAHB Members Cite Impact of Tariff Uncertainty on Home Building  National Association of Home Builders | NAHB
  4. Starts jump nearly 30% YOY for buildings with 5 or more units  Multifamily Dive
  5. Report: Tariffs driving up cost of new home construction  The Center Square

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