Lennar blames high rates for sales miss but says its home prices also need to fall
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Lennar Corporation reported a sales miss, attributing it to higher mortgage rates. The company also acknowledged the need to reduce home prices to boost sales.
December 19, 2024 | 4:30 pm
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Lennar Corporation's sales have been negatively impacted by high mortgage rates. The company plans to reduce home prices to stimulate sales.
Lennar's acknowledgment of the need to cut home prices suggests potential revenue challenges. High mortgage rates are already impacting sales, and price cuts may affect margins, likely leading to a negative short-term impact on the stock price.
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