Tag: builder confidence
Builder confidence rises in new year
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported that mortgage rates well under 7% over the past month have led to a sharp increase...
Builder confidence falls on rising mortgage rates
After steadily rising for seven consecutive months, builder confidence retreated in August as rising mortgage rates nearing 7 percent (per Freddie Mac) and stubbornly...
Builder confidence edges higher despite rising rate concerns
Low existing inventory that is keeping demand solid for new homes helped to push builder confidence up in July even as the industry continues...
Builder confidence uptick signals turning point for housing lies ahead
A modest drop in interest rates helped to end a string of 12 straight monthly declines in builder confidence levels, although sentiment remains in...
Housing market at inflection point as builder confidence continues to fall
Rapidly rising interest rates combined with ongoing home price increases and higher construction costs continue to take a toll on builder confidence and housing...
