Michael Sasso

Existing-home sales in the U.S. topped a rate of 4 million in November for the first time in six months as house hunters begrudgingly accept mortgage rates above 6%.

Existing-home sales in the U.S. topped a rate of 4 million in November for the first time in six months as house hunters begrudgingly accept mortgage rates above 6%.

New-home sales in the US rebounded last month as builders and consumers sealed deals that had been delayed by storms in the South, and buyers took advantage of heavy sales incentives.

US consumer confidence unexpectedly sank in December for the first time in three months on concerns about the outlook for the economy.

December 23, 2024 US consumer confidence unexpectedly sank in December for the first time in three months on concerns about the outlook for the economy amid uncertainty around the Trump administration's policies.

U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly sank in December for the first time in three months on concerns about the outlook for the economy amid uncertainty around the Trump administration's policies.

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US homebuilders grew less upbeat this month about sales prospects as surging mortgage rates risk spooking buyers.

Housing starts in the US climbed in December to the fastest pace since early 2024, reflecting a surge in multifamily projects and a more modest advance in one-family homes.

Los inicios de construcción de viviendas en Estados Unidos aumentaron en diciembre al ritmo más rápido desde principios de 2024, reflejando un incremento en los proyectos multifamiliares y un alza más modesta en las viviendas unifamiliares.