May 17th 2012 11:30AM
Rick Judson, owner of Evergreen Development Group, recalls the bottom of the housing crisis when home construction had plunged by more than 80 percent in some states, and many builders had either lost their jobs or were barely hanging onto them. Well, good news, he says: For many builders, those days are over. "The life... Continue Reading »
Apr 16th 2012 12:53PM
In a slight letdown for housing bulls, homebuilder confidence slipped in April against the backdrop of uninspiring market signs that have tempered the view that a market recovery is accelerating. The National Association of Home Builders/Housing Market Index dipped to 25 in April, the NAHB says, marking a three-point drop... Continue Reading »
Feb 15th 2012 2:00PM
WASHINGTON -- U.S. homebuilders are gradually growing more optimistic about the depressed housing market and believe homes sales could pick up sharply when the spring buying season begins. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo said Wednesday that its builder sentiment index rose for a fifth straight... Continue Reading »
Dec 19th 2011 12:20PM
WASHINGTON -- Rising interest from would-be buyers is leaving U.S. homebuilders less pessimistic about the housing market. But tighter lending standards are still keeping many potential buyers from purchasing new homes. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index rose two points to 21 in... Continue Reading »
Nov 16th 2011 12:30PM
WASHINGTON -- U.S. homebuilders are feeling a little less pessimistic about the struggling housing market. But their mood hasn't changed enough to signal a recovery anytime soon. The National Association of Home Builders says its builder sentiment index rose to 20 in November. That's the highest level since May 2010... Continue Reading »
