New-home sales tumble in July as demand dries up

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Scotsman Guide reports that new-home sales fell sharply in July, with mortgage rates sitting above year-ago levels and affordability pressures continuing to squeeze buyers out of the market. The demand slowdown reflects a broader cooling as higher borrowing costs reshape what had been a heated construction cycle.

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