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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$620,000
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,231 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6652444
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$619,999
1 Bed
1 Bath
937 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6679065
Property Type Apartment
Price Type --
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$619,999
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,944 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6751611
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,883 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6750998
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$619,999
6 Beds
4 Baths
3,159 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6730177
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$619,999 - 4Br/2Ba -  for Sale in Longview Circle Amd, Phoenix
Open House
$619,999
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,738 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6675839
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$619,995
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,840 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6691873
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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Open House
$619,995
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,510 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6666441
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$619,995 - 3Br/3Ba -  for Sale in Light Sky Ranch Phase 1, Queen Creek
Open House
$619,995
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,390 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6702133
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$619,995
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,500 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6731553
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$619,995
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,862 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6748446
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$619,995
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,500 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6708893
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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