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Apr 17

Homebuilder Confidence Slips 3 Points In April

Housing Market Index - Washington, DC

For the first time in 3 months, homebuilder confidence has slipped. As measured by the National Association of Homebuilders, the Housing Market Index dropped three notches in April to a reading of 25. The report measures homebuilder confidence in the newly-built, single-family housing market. When the Housing Market Index reads 50 or better, it reflects favorable market conditions. Readings below 50 reflect unfavorable conditions. According to the scale, not since April 2006 have … [Read more...]

Jan 19

Home Builders See More Sales, Higher Prices Ahead

HMI December 2012 - Washington DC

Homebuilder confidence is soaring. For the fourth straight month, the National Association of Homebuilders reports an increase in its Housing Market Index. The index climbed 4 points to 25 this month -- its second four-point gain since October. With home sales activity increasing across all four regions, the monthly HMI has now nearly doubled in value since June 2011. The HMI is now at a 55-month high. The Housing Market Index itself is a composite reading; the result of three … [Read more...]

Dec 20

Home Builders Experiencing Heavy Foot Traffic And Higher Sales Volume

Housing Market Index Washington DC November 2011

In another good sign for the housing market, today's home builders believe that the housing market has turned a corner. For the third straight month, the Housing Market Index -- a home builder confidence survey from the National Association of Homebuilders -- reported strong monthly gains. December's Housing Market Index climbed 2 points to 21 in December after a downward revision to last month's results. The index is now up seven points since September 2011, and sits at a 19-month … [Read more...]

Nov 17

Homebuilders Getting Optimistic; Higher Home Prices Ahead?

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Homebuilder confidence continues to rise. Just two months after falling to a multi-month low, the Housing Market Index surged again in November, climbing another three points to 21. It's the second straight month that the HMI posted a 3-point gain, catapulting the index to an 18-month. The Housing Market Index is monthly report from the National Association of Homebuilders. It's meant to measure confidence among the nation's homebuilders, scored on a scale of 1-100. When homebuilder … [Read more...]

Oct 19

Homebuilder Confidence Rises on Surging Sales Volume, Foot Traffic

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Homebuilder confidence is rebounding sharply. Just one month after falling to a multi-month low, the Housing Market Index rebounded four points to 18 for October. It's the highest reading for the HMI since May 2010 -- the month after last year's homebuyer tax credit expiration. The Housing Market Index is published monthly by the National Association of Homebuilders and is scored on a scale of 1-100. Readings above 50 indicate favorable conditions for homebuilders. Readings below 50 … [Read more...]