Existing home sales enjoyed a strong rise in November, with the 5.6% m/m gain taking sales to their highest level in almost 11-years. But that rise has cut inventory levels even further, and it is telling that the first-time buyer share is once again dropping back. With the number of single-family homes for sale at record lows, it is hard to see how this recent strength in sales will continue into 2018.
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