May’s Builder Intelligence Report Suggests Housing Downturn Is Abating

May’s Builder Intelligence Report Suggests Housing Downturn Is Abating May 21, 2019 Latest survey data from BTIG suggests the housing downturn that materialized last year could very well have abated in April. Forty-seven percent of builders reported that their year over year sales were up, the best read since August 2018. Highlights from the Latest…

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The Z Report: Are More Millennial Homebuyers on the Horizon?

The Z Report: Are More Millennial Homebuyers on the Horizon? May 17, 2019 The latest survey data from The Z Report predicts that homeownership trends could be impacted by millennial homebuyers who are starting to catch up to traditionally adult milestones. The report, published by the research firm Zelman & Associates, included the latest ACS…

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April’s Builder Intelligence Report Hints at a Small Spring Bloom

April’s Builder Intelligence Report Hints at a Small Spring Bloom April 25, 2019 While March continued to exhibit the “slow-mentum” characteristic of the 2019 construction market, a sizable number of homebuilders still reported seeing increased sales in year over year data. Highlights from the Latest Builder Intelligence Report  Sales and traffic. In March, 45 percent…

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The Z Report Points to Further Deceleration in Home Price Appreciation

The Z Report Points to Further Deceleration in Home Price Appreciation April 15, 2019 The latest survey data from The Z Report suggests further deceleration in home price appreciation is likely over the next six months. According to the report, published bi-weekly by the research firm Zelman & Associates, existing home prices in January 2019…

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March BTIG/HomeSphere Building Industry Report

March BTIG/HomeSphere Building Industry Report March 14, 2019 According to the latest BTIG/HomeSphere Building Industry Report, traffic and sales looked modestly better for builders in February, but at a cost. Highlights from the HomeSphere/BTIG Building Industry Report – March 2019 Sales & traffic. In February 38% of respondents reported yr/yr increases in orders vs. 29%…

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February BTIG/HomeSphere Building Industry Report

February BTIG/HomeSphere Building Industry Report February 26, 2019 In this month’s report, we find that sales are sluggish but there was a modest improvement in traffic. The report also includes other sales and cost trend data. Highlights from the HomeSphere/BTIG Building Industry Report – February 2019 In January, 29% of respondents reported year-over-year increases in…

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January BTIG/HomeSphere Building Industry Report

January BTIG/HomeSphere Building Industry Report January 16, 2019 This month HomeSphere builders and BTIG lent a hand to help fill in the gap in residential construction data created by the government shutdown. According to the latest BTIG/HomeSphere Building Industry Report, the housing demand has stabilized after the significant drop seen in November. Materials costs are…

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Zelman & Associates Predict 2019 Growth, Albeit More Modest

Zelman & Associates Predict 2019 Growth, Albeit More Modest January 11, 2019 The latest analysis and forecast from The Z Report predicts a strong 2019 for builders, even with the challenges facing the market. The Z Report, a bi-monthly report compiled by the research firm Zelman & Associates, expects market fundamentals to remain favorable in 2019…

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December BTIG/HomeSphere Building Industry Report

December BTIG/HomeSphere Building Industry Report December 20, 2018 The story from December’s BTIG/HomeSphere Building Industry Report is that entry-level housing is still going strong, but the rest of the market is starting to take a hit. Materials costs are starting to stabilize or come down for most builders. Highlights from the HomeSphere/BTIG Building Industry Report…

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