Homebuilder sentiment drops to lowest point in a year, but falling rates spur some optimism

Homebuilder sentiment fell six points to 34 in November the end of last year ociation of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing November Index (HMI) Anything b 6% ow 50 is considered negative.

The report reflects sentiment before a recent decline in interest rates.

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