U.S. New-Home Sales Increased in January by More Than Forecast
- Purchases rise to three-month high with gains in three regions
- Pickup in borrowing costs, higher prices may dampen momentum
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Sales of new U.S. homes rose in January by more than forecast to a three-month high as buyers took advantage of attractive mortgage rates that are now starting to increase.
Purchases of new single-family homes increased 4.3% to a 923,000 annualized pace in January from an upwardly revised 885,000 rate in the prior month, government data showed Wednesday. The median forecast called for an 856,000 pace.