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Bad news, home buyers: New construction sinks to a 6-year low. Here’s what it means for you.

Bad news, home buyers: New construction sinks to a 6-year low. Here’s what it means for you.
MarketWatch Tuesday 16 June 2026, 19:16 UTC By Jeffry Bartash 1 min read
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Construction of new homes in the U.S. plunged in May to the lowest level since the height of the 2020 pandemic, possibly making a tough market for home buyers even tougher.

Construction of new homes in the U.S. plunged in May to the lowest level since the height of the 2020 pandemic, possibly making a tough market for home buyers even tougher. [Image text:] lyvel IPRO wver 359
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