Home Builders vs Home Buyers in Myrtle Beach 

The National Association of Home Builders reports that the confidence of United States homebuilders in the market for new single-family homes fell in October to its lowest levels since the series began in Jan. 1985.  The reason: continuing problems in the mortgage market, large inventories of unsold units, and the perceived effect of negative media on potential buyers.

NAHB Chief Economist David Seiders said in a statement recently that "consumers are still trying to get the best deals they can and many may have unrealistic expectations as to prices for new homes as well as what they can get for their existing homes.

The good news Seiders said is that builders expect sales conditions to remain stable in the next six months instead of decline further.  NAHB’s housing forecast indicates the second half of the year will show significant improvement.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said recently that the weak housing market will be a “significant drag” on economic growth into next year.

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