Housing market activity finally picking up

A surge in new home sales in April, which was only partly reversed in May, suggests that housing market activity is finally picking up. Activity is being supported by an improving labour market, very low mortgage rates and the gradual release of pent-up demand. But with inventory levels low, strong demand will also push up prices.


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