Unsold New Homes Fall to Lowest Level since 1968

The housing sector data released during the week was generally better than expected. September Existing Home Sales rose 10% from August. Inventories of unsold existing homes fell 2% to a 10.7-month supply. First-time buyers purchased 32% of homes. Distressed homes accounted for 35% of sales. September New Home Sales rose 7% from August. The inventory of unsold new homes fell to the lowest level since 1968.