Not far from Park Slope’s Old Stone House, this one-bedroom appears well kept, with white walls, hardwood floors, period details and recent updates. It’s on the second floor of a late 19th century red brick three-family at 271 6th Street.
Home Demand Is Still Weak. But the Bottom May Be Near for Builders.
New-home orders dropped significantly at California-based builder
KB Home
in its fourth quarter. It’s the latest illustration of how rising mortgage rates have weighed on builders.
Mortgage rates have retreated a bit, offering some optimism for investors—but analysts say it …

