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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2629 S Parrish -- Mesa, AZ 85209

$599,999
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,490 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6719048
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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3061 E Santa Rosa Drive Gilbert, AZ 85234

$599,999
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,267 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6741746
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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21955 S 219th Place Queen Creek, AZ 85142

$599,999
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,429 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6696421
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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47970 N Navidad Court Gold Canyon, AZ 85118

$599,999 - 4Br/2Ba -  for Sale in Entrada Del Oro, Gold Canyon
Open House
$599,999
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,263 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6726998
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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40721 W Georgia Avenue Tonopah, AZ 85354

$599,997
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,192 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6754914
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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17705 E Mews Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142

$599,997
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,497 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6733099
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$599,997
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,430 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6671782
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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21723 E Roundup Way Queen Creek, AZ 85142

$599,995
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,390 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6702192
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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10430 S 48th Glen Laveen, AZ 85339

$599,995
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,390 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6704814
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
The Deacon plan includes an attached RV garage, plus two tandem garage bays! Inside, a well-appointed gourmet kitchen with a walk-in pantry, quartz counters, and Shaker cabinets is flanked by a great room and a dining room with covered patio access. You'll also appreciate an elegant primary suite with a private deluxe bathroom with seperate drop in tub bathroom and ample walk-in closet space. A mudroom, a convenient laundry and a flex room will complete the plan.

4816 W Stargazer Place Laveen, AZ 85339

$599,995
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,630 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6691847
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
An inviting covered porch welcomes guests to the charming Pomona plan. A spacious great room is at the heart of the open layout, adjacent to a roomy nook and an impressive gourmet kitchen with a walk-in pantry and center island. This home offers a study.. The lavish primary suite offers a generous walk-in closet and a private bath with double sinks and deluxe tub and shower. A convenient laundry and covered patio are also included.

4817 W Stargazer Place Laveen, AZ 85339

$599,995
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,510 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6684076
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
The single-story Dominic plan offers an open, inviting layout and ample living space. At the heart of the home is a spacious great room that flows into an impressive gourmet kitchen with a center island, quartz counter tops, dual pantries and a generous breakfast nook. A luxurious primary suite showcases an immense walk-in closet and a private bath with Deluxe walk-in shower, a covered patio invites relaxation, a study and a teen room, and a third side turn garage bay.

4829 W Stargazer Place Laveen, AZ 85339

$599,995
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,390 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6720292
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
The Deacon plan includes an attached RV garage, plus two tandem garage bays! Inside, a well-appointed gourmet kitchen with a walk-in pantry, quartz counters and shaker style cabinets is flanked by a great room and a dining room with covered patio access including a center meet door. You'll also appreciate an elegant primary suite with a private deluxe bathroom with oversized walk-in shower and ample walk-in closet space. A mudroom, a convenient laundry and a flex room will complete the plan.

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