
The sales of new homes in the USA rose in December of last year. According to this report from the Ministry of Trade, the growth amounted to 11.6%, which surpassed the predictions of analysts. Analysts forecasted an increase of 1.9%, but in reality, sales increased by 5.64 million in annual terms. This is the highest indicator since 2006. "This is great news, demonstrating a stable recovery of the housing market after recent difficulties," experts note. In total, last year, 811 thousand new homes were sold, which is 21.9% more than the previous year. The real estate market is supported by low mortgage rates and consumer confidence in the stable economic development of the country. Real estate remains one of the most reliable investment objects for Americans.