U.S. Housing Starts: October 2014 Preview
James Picerno - Seeking Alpha - Tue Nov 18, 5:55PM CST
Housing starts are expected to increase to an annual pace of 1.022 million in tomorrow's update for October, according to our median point forecast for several econometric estimates. The projection represents a modest increase over September's 1.017...
XHB: 32.25 (+0.08), ITB: 25.16 (+0.07), DRN: 71.06 (+0.76), IYR: 75.51 (+0.36), VNQ: 79.14 (+0.34)
NAHB Homebuilder Sentiment Robust
Bespoke Investment Group - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Nov 18, 5:12PM CST
November NAHB Homebuilder Sentiment exceeded estimates this morning and improved sequentially, coming in at 58 versus expectations of an increase to 55 from 54 in October. Below we break down the changes within each sub index and the regional...
PKB: 21.74 (+0.14), XHB: 32.25 (+0.08), ITB: 25.16 (+0.07)
IPO market for homebuilders dries up
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Nov 18, 2:56PM CST
UCP: 11.67 (-0.07), NWHM: 14.01 (+0.01), TMHC: 19.26 (+0.14), LGIH: 16.01 (-0.54), XHB: 32.25 (+0.08), WLH: 19.16 (+0.02), TPH: 14.62 (-0.13), ITB: 25.16 (+0.07), CCS: 16.62 (-0.06), WCIC: 18.50 (-0.06)
Builder confidence pops higher in November
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Nov 18, 9:13AM CST
XHB: 32.25 (+0.08), ITB: 25.16 (+0.07)
A Closer Look At First-Time Home Buyers: Trends And Prospects
Dr. Duru - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Nov 15, 10:27AM CST
XHB: 32.25 (+0.08), ITB: 25.16 (+0.07), IYR: 75.51 (+0.36)
Housing ETFs in Focus on Solid Earnings and Strong Outlook - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - ZACKS - Thu Nov 13, 11:03AM CST
Results from D.R. Horton (DHI) suggest that the housing market may still have solid days ahead.
DHI: 24.63 (+0.14), LEN: 45.69 (+0.05), PKB: 21.74 (+0.14), XHB: 32.25 (+0.08), ITB: 25.16 (+0.07)
iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) : Take profit @ $25.1
Trading Central - Thu Nov 13, 10:39AM CST
The ETF is challenging a resistance area at 25.25. The Daily RSI has struck against the 70% level. We close our Long position on iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF @ 25.10
ITB: 25.16 (+0.07)
Is This Lagging Sector Ready To Lead?
Chris Ciovacco - Seeking Alpha - Wed Nov 12, 9:02AM CST
Fundamental And Technical Alignment? From a probability perspective, the best investment ideas tend to be those with improving fundamentals and improving technicals (charts). On the fundamental side, the news has been improving for homebuilders....
SPY: 205.55 (+1.18), SH: 21.96 (-0.14), ITB: 25.16 (+0.07), AGG: 109.83 (+0.10)
iShares Dow Jones US Homenstruction Index Fund Rises 1.73% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Nov 11, 4:15PM CST
iShares Dow Jones US Homenstruction Index Fund (NYSE:ITB) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $24.74 to a high of $25.26. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.7%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $25.00 on volume of 3.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
ITB: 25.16 (+0.07)
LightInTheBox Holding Co. (LITB) in Focus: Stock Rises 9.3% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Nov 11, 8:32AM CST
LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. (LITB) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 9% on the day.
RENN: 2.96 (-0.17), ASUR: 5.14 (+0.13), DANG: 12.42 (-0.47), ITB: 25.16 (+0.07)
These Two Things Will Not Help The Homebuilders
The Financial Lexicon - Seeking Alpha - Tue Nov 11, 6:25AM CST
Eighteen months ago, in May 2013, the SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (NYSEARCA: XHB ) traded as high as $32.69. That's higher than its recent close of $31.82. After 18 months of underperformance, I'm sure shareholders are ready for something positive...
PKB: 21.74 (+0.14), XHB: 32.25 (+0.08), ITB: 25.16 (+0.07)
Homebuilders higher after early Toll Bros. results
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Nov 10, 9:08AM CST
DHI: 24.63 (+0.14), LEN: 45.69 (+0.05), RYL: 37.78 (+0.21), XHB: 32.25 (+0.08), ITB: 25.16 (+0.07), PHM: 21.30 (+0.33), KBH: 17.07 (-0.09), HOV: 4.11 (-0.04)
iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) : Buy @ $24.60
Trading Central - Fri Nov 07, 10:32AM CST
# TECHNICAL VIEW # (Daily chart) *The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) has broken above the upper end of a flag pattern *the upward breakout of the resistance at $24.25 is another bullish signal Regarding technical indicators: *the daily...
ITB: 25.16 (+0.07)
What Home Price Slowdown? Some Markets Buck The Trend
Trulia - Seeking Alpha - Thu Nov 06, 4:20PM CST
By Jed Kolko, Chief Economist Asking prices are rising more slowly now than a year ago. The price slowdown in especially sharp in California and the Southwest. Nevertheless, in 40 of the 100 largest markets, price gains have accelerated. The ...
PKB: 21.74 (+0.14), XHB: 32.25 (+0.08), ITB: 25.16 (+0.07)
Critical Mass For San Francisco Housing Market
Harry Dent - Seeking Alpha - Thu Nov 06, 3:34AM CST
Zero Hedge recently reported on an interesting indicator that makes perfect sense, but it's one that I hadn't seen before. They reported that the San Francisco Case-Shiller year-over-year home price index is the primary real estate market that...
PKB: 21.74 (+0.14), XHB: 32.25 (+0.08), ITB: 25.16 (+0.07)
How Has Real Estate Performed Since The Recession?
Don't Quit Your Day Job - Seeking Alpha - Thu Oct 30, 9:32AM CDT
In a word? Not so hotly. Of course, prices have rebounded quite a bit since the Great Recession, but a few indicators clearly show that things still have quite a way to go - if we assume they are snapping back to where they were even in the early...
PKB: 21.74 (+0.14), XHB: 32.25 (+0.08), ITB: 25.16 (+0.07)
New Home Prices Plunge The Worst EVER (In One Ugly Chart)
Wolf Richter - Seeking Alpha - Thu Oct 30, 7:31AM CDT
The Commerce Department reported another miracle on Friday. Or rather, a mirage. In September, new home sales edged up 0.2% from August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 467,000 units. This isn't a huge number compared to the crazy days of...
PKB: 21.74 (+0.14), XHB: 32.25 (+0.08), ITB: 25.16 (+0.07)
Expect Rate Sensitive ETFs To Extend Their Lead Due To Housing Uncertainty
Gary Gordon - Seeking Alpha - Wed Oct 29, 2:12PM CDT
I have not been able to sell my house. I have lowered the original asking price ($1,139,000) by more than 5%. I have jacked up the commission for buyer agents. None of it matters - million dollar homes throughout Orange County, California are not...
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Homeownership rate falls to 20-year low
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Oct 29, 7:52AM CDT
XHB: 32.25 (+0.08), ITB: 25.16 (+0.07)