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The downgrade was weighing on builder stocks more broadly. The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF fell about 3.1% to $103.74, its lowest close since Aug. 11, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

With higher levels of inventory, buyers can afford to be more picky, backing out of purchases and leaving sellers high and dry.

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At Home filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June but is expected to be out of it in the coming weeks with most of its stores remaining open.