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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27194 N Skipping Rock Road Peoria, AZ 85383

$609,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,958 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6705368
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$609,000
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,716 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6727454
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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2907 E Whispering Wind Drive Phoenix, AZ 85024

$608,989
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,830 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6751712
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$608,490
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,524 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6757140
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$608,466
5 Beds
4 Baths
2,908 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6732049
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$608,000
6 Beds
4 Baths
3,895 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6752298
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$608,000
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,487 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6723681
Property Type Townhouse
Price Type --
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$607,999
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,342 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6684724
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$607,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,324 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6638691
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$606,946
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,965 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6694859
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$606,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,022 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6703180
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$605,990
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,432 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6750764
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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