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Increased mortgage rates and consumer hesitancy are impacting home buying demand and gross margins for builders like Meritage Homes.
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Updated Jul 25
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Increased mortgage rates and consumer hesitancy are impacting home buying demand and gross margins for builders like Meritage Homes.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The White House announced potential new tariffs on Mexican imports, which are now affecting construction costs.Sub-event
Higher mortgage rates and increased lot costs are negatively affecting home buying demand and gross margins.1 source
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Newest first; wire copies grouped- GuruFocus.comMeritage Homes Corp (MTH) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Community Count Amidst ... Home Closing Revenue: $1.6 billion in Q2 2025, a 5% decrease from the prior year. Adjusted Home Closing G