Why Homebuilder Stocks Are Surging Despite High Mortgage Rates

Homebuilder stocks just had their best week in months. The XHB, a key homebuilder ETF, is up over 3 percent in five days. Individual builders like Lennar and Toll Brothers are up even more. This episode digs into why: the data shows building permits rose sharply in April even as housing starts fell, suggesting builders are confident about future demand. Meanwhile, mortgage rates ticked up to 6.51 percent and home prices remain elevated. We explore the disconnect between builder optimism and a market that still looks unaffordable, and what it means for buyers and investors. #HomebuilderStocks #XHB #Lennar #TollBrothers #MortgageRates #HousingStarts #BuildingPermits #HousingMarket #RealEstate #Economics #EconomicsPodcast #HousingEconomyPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #HomePrices #BuilderConfidence #SupplyChain #LaborShortage Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo