July saw the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index post its second-largest monthly drop ever, as worries about housing affordability dampened builder sentiment.
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NAHB: Builder confidence posts first monthly gain in four months
September’s reading of 76 was up one point from August, despite lingering challenges with labor and the building-material supply chain, the National Association of Home Builders reported, citing the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
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Housing affordability hits 10-year low
Just 56.6% of homes sold during the quarter were affordable to families earning the U.S. median income of $79,900, according to the National Association of Homebuilders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index.
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NAHB: Builder confidence sinks on rising materials costs, supply chain shortages
Increasing costs and the declining availability of key building materials dampened builder sentiment, as higher costs have pushed some new homes beyond the budget of prospective buyers.
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New home sales slide in April as prices continue to rise
The median sales price of new homes sold in April was $372,400, up from $334,200 in March and $310,100 a year ago.
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