Single-Family Housing Starts Powers Ahead

Housing Starts

The new construction housing market continues to improve.

Homebuilder Confidence Moves To 5-Year High

NAHB HMI

After a brief dip in April, the National Association of Homebuilders reports that the Housing Market Index rose 5 points in May to 29.

8-Fold Increase In “Improving Markets” Since September

Improving Markets Index

The economic and housing recovery continues nationwide, but the recovery remains an uneven one.

Single-Family Housing Starts Slip 0.2% In March

Housing Starts

In March, single-family Housing Starts were down 0.2% from the month prior, or just 1,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis.

Homebuilder Confidence Slips 3 Points In April

NAHB Housing Market Index

For the first time in 3 months, homebuilder confidence has slipped.

New Home Sales Slip In February

New Home Sales

Sales of new homes fell to the lowest levels in four months last month.

Building Permits On The Rise

Building Permits

The new construction housing market appears primed for growth.

Buyer Foot Traffic Through New Construction Up Nearly Threefold Since 2009

HMI 2000-2012

Home builder confidence in the newly-built, single-family housing market remains high.

Homebuilder Confidence Returns To Pre-Recession Levels

NAHB HMI index 2010-2012

For the sixth straight month, the National Association of Homebuilders reports that homebuilder confidence is on the rise. The Housing Market Index climbed four points to 29 in February, the index’s highest reading since May 2007.

With Retail Sales And Consumer Confidence Rising, Home Prices Are Expected To Follow

Consumer Confidence vs Retail Sales (2009-2012)

If you have plans to buy a home in 2012, the best time to buy may be now. Today’s mortgage rates are low and so are the home prices — a combination that’s unlikely to last.

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