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Case-Shiller Home Price Index: National Home Prices Reach Pre-Recession Level

According to the Case-Shiller National Home Price Index for June, Seattle, Washington continued to lead home price growth for the tenth consecutive month with a June reading of 13.40 percent growth year-over-year. Portland Oregon held second place for home price growth in the 20-City Home Price Index in June but trailed Seattle by 5.20 percent with 8.20 percent year-over-year home price growth. Dallas Texas held third place with a year-over-year home price growth rate of 7.70 percent. The 20-City Home Price Index increased by 5.70 percent year-over-year and was unchanged from May's reading.

By |2017-08-30T12:43:26-04:00August 30th, 2017|Home Building Tips|Comments Off on Case-Shiller Home Price Index: National Home Prices Reach Pre-Recession Level

NAHB: Builder Sentiment Improves in August

According to the National Association of Home Builders, August home builder sentiment met analyst expectations and rose by two points to a reading of 60; July's reading was revised downward to 58. Two out of three components used in calculating the Home Builder Index were higher. Builder sentiment concerning current housing conditions rose two points to 65. Builders were also more confident about housing market conditions within the next six months; August's reading was one point higher at 56. Builders were less confident about buyer traffic in new housing developments. August's reading slipped one point to 44.

By |2017-08-10T02:00:44-04:00August 18th, 2016|Home Building Tips|Comments Off on NAHB: Builder Sentiment Improves in August
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