MBS Opportunities Amid Quiet Housing Market
June 2, 2025 — The US housing market remains in a state of inertia. Despite the arrival of the spring selling season, both new and existing home sales continue to underwhelm. In April, existing home sales fell to an annualized pace of 4 million units — down 2% from a year earlier and well below the pre-pandemic average of over 5 million. New home sales, while slightly more resilient, have also plateaued as affordability pressures mount.
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