Home Builder Index Dips in January

January’s National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index dipped two points from December’s revised reading of 69 to 67;  the index reading forecast for January was also 69.Analysts said that January’s reading was the second highest (after December 2016) since the peak of the housing bubble in 2005. January’s dip in builder sentiment was attributed to easing of builder enthusiasm, which spiked right after the U.S. presidential election. To put January’s home builder confidence reading in context, NAHB says that any index reading over 50 indicates that more builders than fewer have confidence in housing market conditions.

NAHB SubIndex Readings for January

Three sub-index readings are used in compiling the NAHB Housing Market Index reading. Builder confidence in current housing market conditions fell three points to 72; builder confidence in housing market conditions over the next six months fell two points to 76. Builder confidence in buyer traffic in new housing developments dropped one point to 51.

Builders surveyed continued to cite the cost of new lots for development and the lack of skilled labor as obstacles to higher builder confidence.

After releasing January’s index readings, the NAHB said that while January’s readings were lower than those for December, a majority of builders have expressed confidence that the new administration will reduce regulatory pressure on home builders. NAHB also cited home builder concerns over mortgage rates, which rose nearly a percentage point in November and December before falling. Despite ongoing concerns, builder sentiment has steadily improved over time. On average, builder confidence averaged a reading of 61 in 2016 against 2015’s average reading of 59 and the 2014 average reading of 52.

Builder Outlook Seen as Key to Easing Home Shortage

Real estate and mortgage pros have consistently said that building more homes is necessary to ease the ongoing shortage of available homes. NAHB’s Housing Market Index is closely followed as a benchmark of home builder confidence. Higher builder confidence in current and future housing market conditions is viewed as a potential indicator of home building activity, but housing starts have not been uniformly allied with builder confidence.

Shortages available homes creates high demand creates concerns for potential buyers seeking affordable homes. Rapidly rising home price, particularly in high demand metro areas, have sidelined buyers who cannot compete against buyers making cash offers on homes with rapidly escalating prices.   For more information give me a call – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.

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$554,000
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,104 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6765917
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$554,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,614 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6775129
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$553,954
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,751 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6753532
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$553,900
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,143 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6740759
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$553,711
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,512 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6773810
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$553,705 - 4Br/3Ba -  for Sale in San Tan Heights Parcel B-3, San Tan Valley
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$553,705
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,489 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6749505
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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5 Beds
3 Baths
2,530 SqFt
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MLS # 6779778
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$553,418
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,994 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6769957
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$553,300
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,273 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6761575
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$553,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,922 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6666798
Property Type Manufactured Home
Price Type --
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$553,000
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,529 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6758655
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$553,000
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,040 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6730181
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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