84 U.S. metropolitan areas are showing “measurable and sustained growth” this month.
FHFA : Home Values Up 3% Since Last Year
The Federal Home Finance Agency’s Home Price Index shows home values up 0.8% in April on a monthly, seasonally-adjusted basis.
New Home Sales Rise To 2-Year High
As reported by the Census Bureau, 369,000 new homes were sold last month on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis.
Existing Home Sales Slip 2% In May
Home resales slipped last month; a temporary setback for the housing market’s recovery.
Housing Starts Up 26% In Last 12 Months
Sometimes, the housing data headlines tell just half the tale. May’s Housing Starts figures are proving to be a terrific illustration.
Building Confidence Rises To 5-Year High
Home builders expect a strong second-half in the 2012 housing market.
Single-Family Housing Starts Powers Ahead
The new construction housing market continues to improve.
Homebuilder Confidence Moves To 5-Year High
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
The economic and housing recovery continues nationwide, but the recovery remains an uneven one.
Single-Family Housing Starts Slip 0.2% In March
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.