By Jann Swanson | Mortgage News Daily
The Housing Market Index (HMI) backed down a bit from its post-election surge in January, dropping 2 points to a composite reading of 67. The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo index, which measures builder confidence in the new home market, had gained 7 points (now revised down to 6) in December to reach its highest level since July 2005.
According to NAHB Chairman Granger MacDonald, “Builders begin the year optimistic that a new Congress and administration will help create a better business climate for small businesses, particularly as it relates to streamlining and reforming the regulatory process.”
