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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147 E Carob Drive Chandler, AZ 85286

$574,999
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,443 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6731727
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$574,995
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,390 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6720353
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$574,995
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,390 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6673380
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$574,995
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,390 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6696690
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$574,995
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,390 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6685257
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$574,995
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,980 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6637452
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$574,995
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,630 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6720282
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$574,995
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,500 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6647548
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$574,995
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,630 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6685241
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$574,990
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,970 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6755573
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$574,990
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,224 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6670246
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$574,990
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,846 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6756407
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Papago home plan with 1846 square feet on 2 levels with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms and a 2 car garage. The exterior features a Farmhouse style elevation, front yard landscaping, pavers at the covered front entry, and a gas BBQ stub in the side yard. Interior features 9' ceilings & 8' doors, open concept with kitchen including stainless steel gas range, microwave/hood combo, 5 cycle dishwasher, quartz countertops, and tile backsplash. Silver gray painted shaker style cabinets throughout with chrome pulls including kitchen trash/recycle pullout. Matching executive height vanities in bathrooms. 6x36 tile through the main level and in wet areas on the 2nd level, primary bath to include 8x8 tile. Upgraded carpet and pad throughout. Electrical and low voltage upgrades will consist of a flat-screen ready recessed in the wall TV box, a separate switch prewire for pendant lights above the kitchen island, and a prewire for ceiling fans in bedrooms. Tree-lined streets, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks, and a 5,500 sf recreation center with a resort-style pool a kiddie pool, shaded ramadas, parks, gathering areas, pickleball courts, and basketball. Close to I-17, 101, and 303. Walking distance to restaurants, movies, entertainment and shopping.

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