Shortage of new homes is pushing up housing prices and threatening to slow down the entire economy, according to a report by Freddie Mac’s chief economist.
Source: Inman News
Homebuilders need to construct 3.8M homes to meet demand
Published in freddie mac, homebuilding, housing construction, housing supply, inventory, Markets & Economy, National Association of Homebuilders, News Brief and Sam Khater
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