The chronic shortage of existing and resale housing inventory means that homebuilders will be in a strong position for years. In August 2023, there were 46% fewer active home listings compared to August 2019. The lack of resale inventory has pushed new home builders' biggest competitors out of the way. Combined with price adjustments and incentives from builders, this helped new home sales increase 31% year-over-year according to Census data. Strong demographic demand from Millennials and Gen Z entering the market, combined with little to no housing supply, means buyers will keep adjusting to higher mortgage rates, and sales will remain robust.
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00:00 It's Benzinga and here's what's on the block.
00:02 Chronic shortage of existing and resale housing inventory means that home builders will be
00:06 in a strong position for years to come.
00:09 In August 2023, there were 46% fewer active home listings compared to August 2019.
00:15 The lack of resale inventory has pushed new home builders, biggest competitor, out of
00:19 the way.
00:20 Combined with price adjustments and incentives from builders, this helps new home sales increase
00:25 31% year-over-year according to Census data.
00:29 Strong demographic demand from millennials and Gen Z entering the market, combined with
00:33 little to no housing supply, means buyers will keep adjusting to higher mortgage rates
00:37 and sales will remain robust.
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