US builders start most new homes since Oct. 2008

US housing starts fell in April, permits surged

Published: May 16, 2013
Tags: builder confidence, housing market, housing starts

U.S. builders broke ground on fewer homes in April, one month after topping the 1 million mark for the first time since 2008. But most of the decline was in apartment construction, which tends to vary sharply from month to month.

US homebuilder confidence at 6 1/2-year high

Published: December 18, 2012
Tags: builder confidence, housing market, J.P. Cullen & Sons, NAHB

Confidence among U.S. homebuilders inched upward this month to the highest level in more than 6 1/2 years as builders reported the best market for newly built homes since the housing boom.

US homebuilder confidence at 6-year high

Published: October 16, 2012
Tags: builder confidence, homebuilders, housing market, new home sales

Confidence among U.S. homebuilders remains at its highest level in six years, reflecting improved optimism over the strengthening housing market this year and a pickup in visits by prospective buyers to builders’ communities.

Measure of US home prices rises by most in 6 years

Published: October 2, 2012
Tags: builder confidence, home prices

A measure of U.S. home prices jumped 4.6 percent in August compared to a year ago, the largest year-over-year increase in more than six years.

Home prices rose in July in 20 major US cities

Published: September 25, 2012
Tags: builder confidence, home prices, new home sales

Home prices kept rising in July across the United States, buoyed by greater sales and fewer foreclosures.

Average on 30-year US mortgage up to 3.66 percent

Published: August 23, 2012
Tags: builder confidence, mortgages, National Association of Realtors

Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages have risen for a fourth straight week, remaining slightly above record lows. Cheap mortgages have helped fuel a modest housing recovery this year.