Housing Economics - 02/20/2008 (Plain Text Version)

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In this issue:
Housing Starts Up 0.8 %, But Permits Still Down
Where Will the Economy Go in 2008? Housing & Economic Outlook Seminar at IBS
Quick Read: Housing Statistics
The Seiders' Report: A Housing Overview by the NAHB's Chief Economist
Consumer Preferences, Multifamily & Remodeling Outlook: Handouts
Building Permits & Employment Data for 361 Metropolitan Areas
Affordability Key for Selling to First-Time Home Buyers
Executive-Level Forecast Available for Download
The Impact of Housing on Your Local and State Economies

Where Will the Economy Go in 2008? Housing & Economic Outlook Seminar at IBS

The 2008 Housing & Economic Outlook Seminar was presented at the International Builders Show (IBS), February 13, 2008, in Orlando, FL. This seminar focused on the state of the nation's economy and its impact on housing. Nationally known economists discussed the outlook for employment, prices and financing for both the long and short-term.

The speakers were:

David Seiders, NAHB's Chief Economist and Senior Staff Vice President.
David Berson, The PMI Group, Inc, Chief Economist
Frank Nothaft, Freddie Mac's Chief Economist.

Please note: This information is usually available only to Executive-Level subscribers to HousingEconomics.com. However, this exclusive material is available free to you through Monday, February 25, 2008. Download the Seminar Handouts.

Also, check-out the latest exclusive, ready-to-use presentations with embedded data. Value of Construction -PowerPoints (available only to HousingEconomics.com subscribers).

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