Home builders are gaining confidence in current and future market conditions for new homes, but continue to see below-average foot traffic in new homes. The reading for May’s National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) /Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) […]

Whether you’re looking to buy a new house this month or do a little remodeling, take advantage of the opportunity to give some thought to your wish list for your new home. Below are a few ideas for housing priorities […]

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) report for April shows that builder confidence slipped by two points to a rating of 42 from the March reading of 44. The Housing Market Index (HMI) […]

Many times real estate market experts point to the feelings of the nation’s home builders as a bell-weather signalling the health of the housing sector. This month’s reading indicates that home builders are feeling pretty good. The National Association of […]

“Green” homes can be great for the environment and can save you money over time. For environmentally-conscious homeowners wanting to minimize their footprint and their energy bills, there are four areas upon which to focus. In-Home Energy-Efficiency According to the […]

At the HUB, we concentrate on the trends that impact the housing market. Here are what we believe were the biggest stories of 2012. Housing Was a Tailwind not a Headwind to the National Economy Over the last several years, […]

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its Housing Market Index (HMI), showing another monthly gain — its ninth in a row. The HMI — a gauge of homebuilder confidence — rose 1 point to 47 in December 2012, […]

12/12/2012 – PRE-PRESS RELEASE TO SALT LAKE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS Utah-based Woodside Homes is one of the nation’s largest private builders and one of the few that declared bankruptcy in 2008 that is still up and running (and doing […]

Things are looking up, up, up in housing. The S&P/Case–Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index says property values in the year ended in September rose by the most since July 2010; housing affordability is at an all-time high, household formation and homebuilder […]