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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7834 E Butte Street Mesa, AZ 85207

$629,000
6 Beds
4 Baths
2,649 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6731159
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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5074 Drifting Snow Loop Pinetop, AZ 85935

$629,000
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,206 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6687980
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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2401 W Cheery Lynn Road Phoenix, AZ 85015

$629,000 - 3Br/2Ba -  for Sale in Siesta Terrace 2, Phoenix
Open House
$629,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,388 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6750173
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$629,000 - 5Br/3Ba -  for Sale in Alameda Meadows Unit 2, Tempe
Open House
$629,000
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,340 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6757352
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$629,000 - 3Br/3Ba -  for Sale in Rhythm, Chandler
Open House
New
$629,000
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,037 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6754121
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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14120 W Desert Glen Drive Sun City West, AZ 85375

$629,000 - 2Br/2Ba -  for Sale in Sun City West 34 Lot 1-60 Tr A-c, Sun City West
Open House
$629,000
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,996 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6757193
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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31510 N 24th Drive Phoenix, AZ 85085

$628,000
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,026 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6570906
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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22833 N 120th Lane Sun City, AZ 85373

$628,000
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,640 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6736242
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$627,777 - 4Br/3Ba -  for Sale in Hastings Farms Parcel B, Queen Creek
Open House
$627,777
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,222 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6729504
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$627,500 - 2Br/3Ba -  for Sale in Sun City West Unit 52, Sun City West
Open House
$627,500
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,910 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6750481
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$627,170
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,096 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6701362
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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29309 N 31st Lane Phoenix, AZ 85083

$626,990
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,105 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6752311
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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