
US homebuilder Lennar beats Q1 profit estimates amid sustained demand for new homes
(Reuters) -Lennar Corp reported first-quarter profits above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, as historically low existing home supply led to sustained demand for new unit construction. The company delivered 16,798 homes in the quarter ended Feb. 29, a 23% jump from a year earlier. \"Macroeconomic environment remained relatively consistent throughout the quarter,\" said Stuart Miller,...