News · Equities · MarketWatch · Wed, Sep 16, 2026 3:00 PM
More home builders cut prices as buyers get spooked
A rising share of builders are slashing prices on newly built homes despite increasing construction costs, as buyers get spooked by high mortgage rates.
OpenBook market desk: A rising share of builders are slashing prices on newly built homes despite increasing construction costs, as buyers get spooked by high mortgage rates.
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