Real Estate
Homebuilder Confidence Falls to 14-Year Low as Mortgage Rates Hit 7.4% and 43% of Builders Cut Prices
America’s housing market is showing new signs of weakness as mortgage rates climb and homebuilders struggle to attract buyers. Confidence among U.S. homebuilders fell to its lowest level in more than 14 years in October,...
By Mark G · Oct. 20, 2026