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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24118 S Stoney Lake Drive Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

$640,000
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,997 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6766696
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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16600 N Thompson Peak Parkway Unit 1057 Scottsdale, AZ 85260

$640,000
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,890 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6784770
Property Type Townhouse
Price Type --
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$640,000
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,519 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6755733
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$640,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,864 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6674765
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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9820 E Satellite Drive Mesa, AZ 85212

$640,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,145 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6781511
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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8519 E Sandalwood Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85250

$640,000
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,620 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6739772
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$640,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,869 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6757979
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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13672 W Jesse Red Drive Peoria, AZ 85383

$640,000
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,603 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6680532
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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1019 Stone Hollow Loop Williams, AZ 86046

$640,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,633 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6779116
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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1596 High Country Drive Heber, AZ 85928

$640,000
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,810 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6703861
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$640,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,906 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6713660
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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3424 E Wyatt Way Gilbert, AZ 85297

$640,000
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,094 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6731650
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
PRICE REDUCED!! HOME IN GILBERT'S DESIREABLE SAN TAN RANCH! 2 story, open concept floorplan with 5 Bedrooms +a huge Loft. Freshly painted interior with updated wood look tile throughout. The upgraded bright, white, eat in Kitchen has newer marble counters, stainless appliances with gas range & hood, farmhouse sink, island, custom tile backsplash, pantry & opens to spacious Great Room. Huge 1st level primary bedroom with separate door to backyard pool! Entertain guests in the Formal Dining Room. Upstairs find an enormous Loft & 4 very spacious Bedrooms with Hall Bath. Sparkling pool with water feature finishes off this great family home. Just needs a little more TLC & you will have an exceptional family home in a great Gilbert location for a value price!

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