Homebuilder Optimism Looking Up

Homebuilder Optimism Looking Up

The NAHB Builder Confidence Index rose 4 points in April to 56. This was the first rise in five months although the index had never dropped below 50 during this span which is the critical threshold for negative versus positive sentiment. The gap between building permit activity and new home starts also appears to be growing indicating that builders are anticipating higher levels of future construction.

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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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