Tag Archives: NAHB

Homebuilder Confidence Rises Again; Tops 40

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

As reported by the National Association of Home Builders, the Housing Market Index, a measure of builder confidence, rose to a reading of 40 in September — its highest mark since June 2006. Continue reading →

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Improving Market Index Climbs To 99

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

The number of U.S. housing markets showing “measurable and sustained growth” has increased by 19 this month, according to the National Association of Homebuilders’ Improving Market Index. Continue reading →

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Homebuilder Confidence Rises To 5-Year High

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

For August 2012, the National Association of Homebuilders reports the monthly Housing Market Index at 37 — an increase of more than 100% from one year ago and the highest HMI value since February 2007. Continue reading →

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Home Affordability Sinks For The First Time In 12 Months

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

Rising home prices are taking a toll on today’s home buyers. For the first time in 4 quarters — and despite falling mortgage rates — home affordability is sinking. Continue reading →

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Improving Market Index Spans 32 States, District Of Columbia

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

80 U.S. metropolitan markets are showing “measurable and sustained growth” this month, according to the National Association of Homebuilders’ Improving Market Index. Continue reading →

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Homebuilder Confidence Doubles In 12 Months

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

For the second time in three months, the National Association of Homebuilders reports that the Housing Market Index made sizable gains. Continue reading →

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84 U.S. Markets Improving In July

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

84 U.S. metropolitan areas are showing “measurable and sustained growth” this month. Continue reading →

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Building Confidence Rises To 5-Year High

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

Home builders expect a strong second-half in the 2012 housing market. Continue reading →

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31 States Represented In June’s Improving Market Index

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

The number of U.S. housing markets showing “measurable and sustained growth” slipped by 20, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Continue reading →

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Home Affordability Reaches New High In Q1 2012

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

Never before in recorded history have so many homes been affordable to households earning a moderate annual income. Continue reading →

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