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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4533 N 93rd Glen Phoenix, AZ 85037

$550,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,590 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6778859
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,565 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6782619
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,322 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6782057
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,051 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6782864
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,846 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6783386
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,838 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6784234
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,467 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6784845
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,100 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6724129
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,602 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6749966
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,952 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6761102
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,730 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6761522
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,916 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6766955
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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