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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3131 N Central Avenue Unit 6016 Phoenix, AZ 85012

$595,900 - 2Br/2Ba -  for Sale in Edison Midtown Condominiums, Phoenix
Open House
$595,900
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,125 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6416509
Property Type Apartment
Price Type --
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4359 N 203rd Avenue Buckeye, AZ 85396

$595,650
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,674 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6736229
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$595,500
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,308 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6747667
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$595,490
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,524 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6745337
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$595,439
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,804 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6757403
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$595,420
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,812 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6699963
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$595,027
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,272 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6755317
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$595,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,292 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6638746
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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Show Low AZ 85901

$595,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,448 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6731512
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$595,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,680 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6685093
Property Type Manufactured Home
Price Type --
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$595,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6634975
Property Type Manufactured Home
Price Type --
Farm property with 12.91 irrigated acres. Great for growing hay or for irrigated pastures. The 3 bedroom 2 bath ground set manufactured home offers views of the Picacho Mountains with full length covered patios front and rear. The large modern kitchen includes island and hanging pan rack, custom cabinets, extra wide refrigerator, stainless steel appliances, and walk in pantry. The great room has vaulted ceilings and pellet burning wood stove. The master suite comes with separate shower and tub, walk in closet. The tall hay barn allows for plenty of hay storage and includes RV space with its own septic. The separate 2 car garage/workshop provides plenty of work space, and two 40' Connex boxes with space in between for a vehicle provide extra storage. All served by 400 amp service.

2221 N Springfield Street Buckeye, AZ 85396

$595,000
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,266 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6681380
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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