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Why Builder Confidence Is Dropping Amid Higher Costs and Rates
Rising costs and higher mortgage rates are squeezing homebuilders—causing confidence to drop and putting pressure on the housing market. Tim Lucas and Craig Berry break down what’s driving builder pessimism and what it means for buyers and inventory in the months ahead.In this episode you’ll learn:Why builder confidence is declining: Economic uncertainty, rising costs, and higher interest rates are weighing heavily on sentiment.How fuel prices are impacting construction: Diesel prices have surged, increasing transportation and material delivery costs.What’s happening with mortgage rates…
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