Home Builder Sentiment Unchanged in November

According to the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index for November, builder sentiment was unchanged at a reading of 63. Readings above 50 indicate that a majority of builders are confident about housing market conditions. Readings for three sub-indexes used to calculate the Housing Market Index Readings for builder confidence in current market conditions and market conditions within the next six months were posted at 69. The reading for buyer foot traffic in housing developments was 47. Buyer traffic has not reached the benchmark reading of 50 since the peak of the housing bubble approximately 10 years ago.

NAHB Chair Ed Brady noted that survey information provided by most participating builders was gathered prior to the presidential election. Mr. Brady also noted that Housing Market Index readings have exceeded 60 for the past three months, which indicates slow but steady growth in housing markets.

Analysts: Builder Sentiment and Building Activity Inconsistent

While positive builder sentiment readings seem to contribute to stronger housing markets, analysts pointed out that housing starts are not consistent with high builder sentiment levels. Reasons for fewer home starts than the Housing Market Index suggests include approaching winter weather and ongoing shortages of labor and buildable lots.

Real estate pros count on building more homes (and building them faster) as the only solution to tight supplies of available homes and rising demand. These conditions create highly competitive markets that present obstacles to moderate income and first time home buyers. NAHB said that rising incomes, expanding labor markets and relatively low mortgage rates are fueling demand for homes. While mortgage rates have remained near historic lows, home prices have risen quickly in high-demand areas. This creates affordability challenges for home buyers, who also face strict home loan approval requirements.

3 Month Rolling Averages Show Regional Confidence Readings

NAHB reported its three-month rolling averages according to four regions included in Housing Market Index readings. The Northeast reading was 45; the Midwest region’s confidence reading was 58 and the Southern region reported a reading of 66. The West, which includes high-demand metro areas such as Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California, had a November builder confidence reading of 77.

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6952 W Remuda Drive Peoria, AZ 85383

$639,000
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,120 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6736893
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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1415 E Princeton Avenue Gilbert, AZ 85234

$639,000
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,733 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6701061
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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961 N Willow Street Chandler, AZ 85226

$639,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,162 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6723194
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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10498 E Cochise Avenue Scottsdale, AZ 85258

$639,000
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,781 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6735402
Property Type Townhouse
Price Type --
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$639,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,619 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6757042
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$639,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,638 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6748461
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$639,000
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,435 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6712560
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$639,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,412 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6721909
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$638,900
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,248 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6708250
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$638,900
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,862 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6689144
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$638,500
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,513 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6751012
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$638,020
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,474 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6744366
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
MLS#6744366 January Completion! The Cambridge at Ellsworth Ranch Landmark is a beautifully designed single-story home offering 2,474 square feet of living space. This layout features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, and an exercise/flex room. As you approach the home, a charming front porch invites you in. The foyer leads to a hallway, with secondary bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on one side and a laundry room on the other. Moving further into the home, you'll find an expansive open-concept kitchen, great room, and dining area that's perfect for gathering and entertaining. Structural options include: exercise room and gourmet kitchen.

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