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Housing growth is stunted by a lack of supply

Mitchell Hartman Apr 21, 2017
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Housing growth is stunted by a lack of supply

Mitchell Hartman Apr 21, 2017
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The job market is firm, consumer confidence is high and mortgage rates are low. Perfect conditions for a strong housing market. Yet, inventory of new homes and sales of existing homes remain depressed. And that’s putting a big crimp on growth. 

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