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.
New Home Sales Reach Multi-Year High
As reported by the U.S. Department of Commerce, 372,000 new homes were sold in July on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis.
Single-Family Housing Starts Remain Strong
Single-family housing starts were above 500,000 for the fourth straight month in July, a mark not met since the federal home buyer tax credit of 2010.
Homebuilder Confidence Rises To 5-Year High
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.
Improving Market Index Spans 32 States, District Of Columbia
80 U.S. metropolitan markets are showing “measurable and sustained growth” this month, according to the National Association of Homebuilders’ Improving Market Index.
New Home Sales Slow After Fast Start To 2012
Sales of new homes slipped 8 percent in June.
Home Values Rise 0.8% In May 2012
The housing market’s bottom is 9 months behind us. Home values continue to climb nationwide.
Single-Family Housing Starts Rise For 4th Straight Month
New construction housing is in a post-recession rally.
Homebuilder Confidence Doubles In 12 Months
For the second time in three months, the National Association of Homebuilders reports that the Housing Market Index made sizable gains.
84 U.S. Markets Improving In July
84 U.S. metropolitan areas are showing “measurable and sustained growth” this month.