K-shaped economy shows up in housing: Luxury sales rise as starter-home buyers struggle

CNBC is reporting a K-shaped split in the housing market: luxury home sales are rising while starter home sales are falling, despite growing inventory and price cuts on starter properties. The divergence illustrates an economy where the high end and low end are moving in opposite directions.

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