Remove Contract Remove Income Remove Inventory Remove NAHB
article thumbnail

Home Builders Applaud Congress on Extending Home Buyer Tax Credit

Green Home Design Architect

November 5, 2009 - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today applauded Congress for passing legislation that will extend and expand the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit, stating that this will provide a much-needed boost to the fragile housing market and economy. “We billion in wage income and $6.9

NAHB 40
article thumbnail

Housing Outlook: Is This a Recession … or Not?

Pro Builder

“I think we can confidently say we're now in a housing recession,” says Robert Dietz, chief economist and SVP for Economics and Housing Policy for the National Association of Home Builders ( NAHB ). NAHB Chairman’s Message: Members Urge Action on Housing Crisis. Lessons Learned From Previous Housing Market Disruptions.

Housing 98
article thumbnail

Current Housing Price Growth 'Not Sustainable'

Pro Builder

While the housing market’s boom can be justified, there are a handful of trends resulting from low inventory and high demand that are not sustainable. As a result, home prices are rising in excess of income growth, says Robert Dietz, chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders. month supply. Read More. .