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Short Takes: Sales of New Homes Drop / Sluggish Applications / FDIC Rescinds Failed-Bank Policy
March 20, 2026
Brandon Ivey
The seasonally-adjusted annual rate of sales of new homes dropped 17.6% on a monthly basis in January.
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