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

Quick Read: Housing Statistics

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Housing Statistics

Name

Current

Previous

Housing Starts

(02/20)

1.012 M

1.004 M

Building Permits

(02/20)

1.048 M

1.080 M

HMI

(02/19)

20

19

New Sales
(01/28)

604 Th

634 Th

Existing Sales

(01/24)

4.890 M

5.000 M

30-yr Fixed

(02/14)

5.72 %

+

5.67%

1-yr ARM

(02/14)

5.19 %

-

5.21%

Home Prices New

(01/28)

New-December

219.2Th

245.9 Th

Home Prices Existing

(01/24)

Existing-December

208.4Th

208.7 Th

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