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Fed Economist Forecasts Uptick in Single-Family Construction

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Fed Economist Forecasts Uptick in Single-Family Construction. NAHB reports. Thu, 10/06/2022 - 10:24. The housing market may be slowing, but senior economist Jordan Rappaport predicts an upcoming surge in single-family home building . million, but a number of challenges remain for regional builders across the U.S.,

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The Housing Market's Two Biggest Challenges

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Dietz says the media has blamed builders limiting sales due to lack of inventory and higher construction costs and that rising home prices have kicked many buyers out of the market. Both reasons do have an effect on the market, and NAHB says materials, labor, and land are holding back housing supply. Building Materials.

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Economic Outlook 2021

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Strong buyer demand despite higher home prices, shrinking inventory, a spike in lumber prices, and continuing supply chain issues are just some of the factors in play for the home building industry in 2021. NAHB forecasts ongoing growth in single-family construction in 2021, albeit at a lower growth rate than realized in 2020.

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