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Home Builders Slowed By Economy, But Seeing More Foot Traffic

Homebuilder confidence held firm for the second straight month this month, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Continue reading

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Why Builder Confidence Surveys Matter To Buyers Of New Homes

Despite an unfavorable HMI reading, home builders might still less willing to “make a deal”; holding out for a better 2011. Continue reading

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Homebuilders Expect A Surge In New Home Sales

According to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, a combination of shrinking new home inventory plus higher-quality foot traffic is boosting builder optimism. Continue reading

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As Buyer Foot Traffic Rises, So Does Homebuilder Confidence

According to the NAHB, October’s HMI reading of 16 is its highest value in 5 months. The uptick hints that the market for newly-built homes may rebound more quickly that this summer’s weak new homes sales figures would otherwise suggest. Continue reading

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As Homebuilder Confidence Stagnates, Deals Abound

Home builder confidence held firm this month, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ monthly Housing Market Index. September’s reading of 13 equaled a 17-month low. Continue reading

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Home Builder Confidence Falls Again; Home Buyers Gain Leverage?

After reaching a 3-year high just 90 days ago, the National Association of Homebuilders’ Housing Market Index is now at a multi-year low after falling by almost half. Continue reading

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Sagging Homebuilder Confidence Opens The Door For Good Deals

Remember, it wasn’t too long ago that most builders were flush with home inventory, unable to find willing buyers. To help move product at that time, builders dropped prices and offered incentives including free upgrades. If confidence continues to sag going forward, home purchase deals of that nature may return — especially as the foreclosure market gets larger. Continue reading

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