Implode-o-Meter News - Economists draw mixed conclusions over May new home sales report

"Despite May's good news, new home sales still have a long way to go to reach historic norms," Trulia Chief Economist Ralph McLaughlin said. "When taking into account the U.S. population, new home sales are still about 69% of the long-run average."
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"Ultimately this report is a disappointment for those looking to builders to meaningfully help solve the pressing supply issues in the market overall, especially for entry-level buyers," Zillow Chief Economist Svenja Gudell said. "The median price of a new home sold in May was close to $350,000, by far the highest it's ever been and likely well beyond the budget of younger, first-time buyers that make up a sizable portion of the market right now."

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Economists draw mixed conclusions over May new home sales report