Construction of new U.S. homes fell 5.5% in May, dropping to the lowest level since 2020, according to data released June 20 by the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The pace of construction worsened as builders are dealing with high financing costs as well as elevated mortgage rates that…
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