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Homebuilder sentiment posted the highest back-to-back readings since 1999, as developers saw a surge in prospective buyers and a bump in the sales outlook.

The percentage of homes started last year and built within an association rose 2 percentage points to 63%, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

U.S. homebuilder sentiment advanced in December to the highest level since 1999 amid stronger sales and a surge in prospective buyer foot traffic.

Most U.S. construction takes place in counties with millennial concentrations, but the rate that new homes are built in these regions is relatively slower than it is elsewhere.

Homebuilder sentiment in the U.S. eased in November for the first time in five months while holding close to the highest level since February 2018.

As lawmakers tackle Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, any revamp must lessen risk to the mortgage system and U.S. taxpayers.

Homebuilder sentiment climbed to the highest level since February of last year as cheaper borrowing costs and a still-sturdy job market lifted measures of prospective buyer traffic, sales and the demand outlook.

Sentiment among homebuilders climbed to the highest in almost a year on stronger current sales momentum, adding to signs that lower mortgage rates are giving the industry a boost.

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What's happening with interest rates on loans for land acquisition, development and single-family construction pretty much goes against everything being said about rates lately.

Here's a look at five perspectives from potential homebuyers, from their plans to purchase to how they view the current real estate market.

Sentiment among homebuilders rose in August to match its 2019 high as mortgage rates tumbled, though a weaker outlook signaled concern that any gains will be temporary as investors fret about an economic downturn.

The Lehigh Valley is not adding enough housing to keep up with job growth, a recent study finds, a problem shared with other major coastal hubs experiencing soaring economies and debilitating construction costs.

Two key economic forces are responsible for driving single-family housing forward, but their potential is limited, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

Homebuilders' optimism increased as low mortgage rates fueled demand. However, affordability constraints and the continuing scarcity of construction workers and land parcels remain concerns.

Sentiment among homebuilders unexpectedly posted the first decline this year, suggesting lower mortgage rates are failing to give the housing market a sustained boost amid property prices that remain out of reach for many buyers.

The exurbs were the only area that posted annual growth in new single-family home permits in the first quarter, highlighting an ongoing affordability battle for homebuyers and builders looking for land, according to the NAHB.

Sentiment among homebuilders increased in May by more than expected, sustaining this year's upward swing on stronger sales and lower mortgage rates.

Affordability got better for mortgage borrowers at the start of 2019, but housing inventory constraints limited the degree of improvement, according to the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo.

Tight housing inventory and some unexpected behaviors from potential buyers and sellers of homes have prompted Citizens Bank to make changes to its services and mortgage-loan products.