Housingwire iconHousingwireSep 17, 2026

Housing starts outlook turns negative through 2027 as costs rise

Buy-downs now support 80-90% of new-home sales as margins tighten and labor shortages persist

Housing starts outlook turns negative through 2027 as costs rise

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Buy-downs now support 80-90% of new-home sales as margins tighten and labor shortages persist

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Buy-downs now support 80-90% of new-home sales as margins tighten and labor shortages persist

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