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Toll Brothers Inc (TOL), PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM): Housing Reaches Major Milestone in June

The U.S. housing market hit a critical milestone today for the first time in more than seven years. According to a monthly survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders, a majority of builders now view conditions in the market as “good,” rather than “poor.” As you can see in this chart, the June [...]

Housing Reaches Major Milestone in June

The U.S. housing market hit a critical milestone today for the first time in more than seven years. According to a monthly survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders, a majority of builders now view conditions in the...Show More Summary

Builder Confidence Positive for First Time Since 2006

Homebuilders are more confident than not for the first time since 2006, according to June's National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index report released today. After clocking in at 44 points for May,Show More Summary

Builders say housing is back

``The National Association of Home Builders' index hit 52 in June, marking the first time it has been above 50 in seven years. A reading above 50 indicates that more builders say sales conditions are good rather than poor. The indexShow More Summary

June home builder sentiment index above 50, first time in seven years

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Homebuilder sentiment jumped in June, rising above a key milestone for the first time since the start of the housing crisis in a vote of confidence for the sector's recovery, data from the National Association of Home Builders show...

Home Builder Confidence Surges in June

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo housing market index rose by eight points from 42 in May to 50 in June. A January reading of 47 had been the highest for the index since April 2006. An index reading below 50 indicates that more builders view sales conditions as poor than view them as good. Show More Summary

U.S. Homebuilder Confidence Soars to 7-year High

For the first time in seven years, most U.S. homebuilders are optimistic about home sales, a sign that construction could help drive stronger economic growth in coming months. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index leaped to 52 this month from 44 in May. Show More Summary

NAHB: Builder Confidence increases in June, Over 50 for first time since April 2006

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported the housing market index (HMI) increased 8 points in June to 52. Any number above 50 indicates that more builders view sales conditions as good than poor. From the NAHB: Builder...Show More Summary

Hedge Funds Are Buying These 2 Undervalued Construction Stocks

By Kapitall: The latest reading from the National Association of Home Builders indicates that builder confidence is on the rise. In April, builder confidence was at 41 and has since increased to 44, due to improvement in all three index components: sales conditions, sales expectations, and prospective buyer traffic. Show More Summary

Future Home Sales Expectations at 5-Year High

After a three-month slump, homebuilder confidence is on the rise, according to May's National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index released today. After dropping to a revised reading of 41 for April, a more positive...Show More Summary

Alcoa Inc (AA), Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ), The Procter & Gamble Company (PG): Mixed Economic Data Gives Investors Little Direction

Conflicting economic data once again has U.S. stock markets searching for direction. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index climbed to 44 this month from 41 in April, another sign that the housing market is improving. On the flip side, manufacturing production fell 0.4% in April, and industrial output dropped 0.5%, which [...]

Mixed Economic Data Gives Investors Little Direction

Conflicting economic data once again has U.S. stock markets searching for direction. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index climbed to 44 this month from 41 in April, another sign that the housing market is improving. Show More Summary

Home Builder Confidence Recovers Positive Trend

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo housing market index rose by 3 points from a downwardly revised 41 in April to 44 in May. A January reading of 47 was the highest for the index since April 2006. An index reading below 50 indicates that more builders view sales conditions as poor than view them as good. Show More Summary

Analysis: Welcome Uptick in Home Builder Index, Energy Drives Down Wholesale Prices

National Association of Home Builders Chief Economist David Crowe tells the Wall Street Journal’s Mathew Passy why home builders are growing more confident in the housing market but still face certain headwinds.

Builder Confidence increases in May

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported the housing market index (HMI) increased 3 points in May to 44. Any number under 50 indicates that more builders view sales conditions as poor than good. From the NAHB: Builder...Show More Summary

NAHB: Builder Confidence in the 55+ Housing Market increases sharply in Q1

This is a quarterly index from the the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and is similar to the overall housing market index (HMI). The NAHB started this index in Q4 2008, so the readings have been very low. From the NAHB:Show More Summary

Homebuilder Blues: NAHB/Wells Fargo Homebuilder Ratings, April 2013

By Sold At The Top: Today, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its latest Housing Market Index (HMI). It showed that assessments of housing activity declined in April, with the composite HMI index falling to 42 and the "buyer traffic" index declining to 30. Show More Summary

Homebuilder Confidence Down for 3rd Straight Month

Builder confidence is down for the third month in a row, according to April's National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. Amid concerns about the rising cost of building materials and a supply squeeze on lots and labor, the index fell two points to 42 for April. Show More Summary

Home builder sentiment falls for third month in April: NAHB

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Homebuilder sentiment waned for the third month in a row in April, with builders citing increasing materials costs and supply chain concerns, the National Association of Home Builders said on Monday.

Home Builder Confidence at Six-Month Low, Prospects Brighter Though

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo housing market index fell by two points in April to 42. The January reading of 47 was the highest for the index since April 2006. An index reading below 50 indicates that more builders view sales conditions as poor than view them as good. Show More Summary

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