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April Hot Sheet

May 1, 2013

“The broadening housing expansion is evidenced by the NAHB/First American Improving Markets Index, which now lists 273 metros areas out of a universe of 361, or three-quarters of the metropolitan areas in the U.S.” – David Crow, NAHB National Economist In this Issue: 1. NAHB Remodelers Market Index 2.

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March Hot Sheet

April 1, 2013

“Today’s report indicates that, despite some bumps in the road, overall housing production continues on the solid upward trend that we saw throughout 2012. Moreover, further gains in permit issuance are a positive sign that home construction will continue to drive economic and job growth in the coming months…” –…

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February Hot Sheet

March 1, 2013

“The surge in demand for new homes this January is an excellent sign that the housing recovery is gaining steam and helping put more people back to work.” – Rick Judson, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders “Today’s report shows a strong revival in new-home sales across…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: Economy, February Hot Sheet, Hot Sheet, Housing, Housing Economy, Market News, NAHB, New Home Construction

January Hot Sheet

February 1, 2013

“Last year was a banner year for the multifamily market, and our baseline forecast calls for further steady growth in the rate of multifamily production. We are forecasting construction of 299,000 new multifamily residences in 2013.” David Crowe, NAHB Chief Economist In this issue: NAHB: 2012 4Q Remodeling Market Index…

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Hot Sheet – December

January 2, 2013

“Consistent, positive reports on housing starts, permits, prices, new-home sales and builder confidence in recent months provide further confirmation that a gradual but steady housing recovery is underway across much of the nation. However, stubbornly tight lending standards for home buyers and builders, inaccurate appraisals and proposals by policymakers to…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: Builders Association of the Twin Cities, December Hot Sheet, Hot Sheet, Hot Sheet 2012

November Hot Sheet

December 3, 2012

In the Hot Sheet: Nationwide housing production rose 3.6 percent in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 894,000 units, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. This is the highest pace of new-home construction since July of 2008. “This report is in line with our latest builder surveys, which…

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October Hot Sheet

November 1, 2012

Nationwide production and permitting of new homes rose sharply in September to their highest levels in more than four years, according to newly released figures from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau. A 15 percent gain brought the pace of new housing construction to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Housing Industry | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Hot Sheet, October Hot Sheet, Public Policy