Spurred by builder confidence, housing starts rally in September
Privately owned housing starts rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.41M, up 1.9% from an August estimate, according to data released Tuesday by the US Census Bureau
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 20
As new home sales soar, listings take a dip in August
New listings of newly constructed homes decreased 4.1% year over year to a seasonally adjusted rate of 74,000 in August, according to a report on Friday from Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 25
Builder confidence matches all-time high from '98
As if in a blast from the past, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose 6 points to 78 in August, the index's highest reading since December 1998
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 17
Surging builder confidence hints at housing market recovery
The National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo's Housing Market Index jumped significantly in June — back into positive territory
by Patrick Kearns Jun 16
Builder confidence dips slightly but remains solid in June: NAHB
Builder confidence has remained steady for about 5 months, but new concerns over trade could have an impact
by Patrick Kearns Jun 17
Builder confidence rises due to demand and limited supply: NAHB
NAHB's Housing Market Index rose 3 points in May
by Patrick Kearns May 15
Builder confidence rises in April
Developers optimistic thanks to job growth and low rates, according to National Association of Home Builders
by Patrick Kearns Apr 16
Builder confidence rises amid low interest rates: NAHB index
The National Association of Home Builders' market index rose for second month following 3-year low in December
by Patrick Kearns Feb 19
Builder confidence rises due to falling mortgage rates
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) chairman says housing demand is likely to increase in the coming months
by Patrick Kearns Jan 16
Builder confidence 'remains solid' despite weak GDP reports
August posted a two-point Housing Market Index gain
by Caroline Feeney Aug 15
If you build it, they will come, says the NAHB
October’s key indicator of new home industry health for the nation is at its best in the past decade.
by Kimberley Sirk Nov 2
Reports build snapshot of new-home market
Numbers show increase in starts, much to the delight of builders — but housing recovery challenges remain
by Amy Tankersley Jul 20
Builders expect 'modest' rising trajectory in 2013
by Inman Feb 20
Builder confidence at 6-year high
by Inman Nov 20
Builder confidence also up for 6th month in a row
by Inman Oct 17