Wealthy buyers seeking homes during the pandemic have driven the share of existing homes sold for over $500,000 to a record high. A lack of inventory has prevented a similar rise in the new home sector, and that may persuade builders to refocus on high-end properties. However, with lots hard to come by and demand for expensive properties set to drop back, a long-term shift back to expensive homes is unlikely.
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