MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY Builder confidence slips 6 points to 49, lowest level since May 2020 Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell six points in August to 49, marking the first time since May 2020 that the index fell below the key break-even measure of 50. All three HMI components posted declines in August and each fell to their lowest level since May 2020. Current sales conditions dropped seven points to 57, sales expectations in the next six months declined two points to…
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