Homebuilder Confidence Slips in February

Homebuilder Confidence Slips in February

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo index fell to 55 from 57 in January. The drop was attributable to builders active in the Midwest where severe weather resulted in lower buyer traffic levels in active communities. Index readings above 50 are considered to reflect a generally positive sentiment within the industry.

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Over the course of his 30-year career, Michael Anderson has worked in the residential development industry in the Pacific Northwest, Northern California and Southern California. He has acquired residential land in excess of $300M for both land development and homebuilding entities and has overseen the construction of approximately 2500 homes. Currently, in semi-retirement, and based out of Newport Beach, CA, Michael continues to invest in and stay abreast of the land markets.

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