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NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Highest in 12 Years

March 16, 2017 by Robby Oakes

According to the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index for March, builder confidence in market conditions reached its highest level in 12 years and was six points higher than February’s index reading of 65.

Filed Under: Home Building Tips Tagged With: NAHB

New Home Construction Seen As A Possible Solution To Pent Up Demand For Homes

February 17, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Builder confidence in markets for new homes fell three points in February to a reading of 58. January’s reading was revised upward to 61. Builders have repeatedly expressed concerns shortages of labor and lots for development, but continue to express confidence in future sales conditions.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: HMI, Home Builders, NAHB

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 21, 2015

December 21, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s scheduled economic reports included the NAHB Housing Market Index, Housing Starts, FOMC statement and Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s press conference. In addition to weekly reports on jobless claims and mortgage rates, inflation reports were also released.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Federal Open Market Committee, FOMC, Jobless Claims, Market Outlook, NAHB

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 26, 2015

October 26, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included the National Association of Home Builders Index, Housing Starts and FHFA’s report on August home sales. The National Association of Realtors released its monthly report on sales of previously owned homes.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Market Outlook, NAHB, National Association of Home Builders, National Association of REALTORS

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 21, 2015

September 21, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic releases included several reports related to housing. The Wells Fargo/ NAHB Housing Market Index achieved its highest reading in nearly 10 years. Housing Starts dipped in August and Building Permits issued in August exceeded July expectations. The week’s big news was actually no news. The Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee decided not to raise interest rates. Fed Chair Janet Yellen followed up on the FOMC statement with a press conference and said that the Fed is not yet ready to raise rates, but that a majority of FOMC members are prepared to raise rates before year-end.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: FOMC, Janet Yellen, Market Outlook, NAHB

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