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Thursday, May 28, 2009

New Home Sales for April 2009

The April 2009 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 360,000

Actual New Home Sales: 352,000

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Change from One Month Previous: +0.3%

Change from One Year Previous: -34.0%

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Median Price for a New Home during April: $209,700

Average Price for a New Home during April: $254,000

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Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Friday, April 24, 2009

New Home Sales for March 2009

The March 2009 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 330,000

Actual New Home Sales: 356,000

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Change from One Month Previous: -0.6%

Change from One Year Previous: -30.6%

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Median Price for a New Home during March: $201,400

Average Price for a New Home during March: $258,000

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Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

New Home Sales for February 2009

The February 2009 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 315,000

Actual New Home Sales: 337,000

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Change from One Month Previous: +4.7%

Change from One Year Previous: -41.1%

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Median Price for a New Home during February: $200,900

Average Price for a New Home during February: $251,000

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Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Thursday, February 26, 2009

New Home Sales for January 2009

The January 2009 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 330,000

Actual New Home Sales: 309,000

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Change from One Month Previous: -10.2%

Change from One Year Previous: -48.2%

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Median Price for a New Home during January: $201,100

Average Price for a New Home during January: $234,600

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Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Thursday, January 29, 2009

New Home Sales for December 2008

The December 2008 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 400,000

Actual New Home Sales: 331,000

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Change from One Month Previous: -14.7%

Change from One Year Previous: -44.8%

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Median Price for a New Home during December: $206,500

Average Price for a New Home during December: $246,900

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Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

New Home Sales for November 2008

The November 2008 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 420,000

Actual New Home Sales: 407,000

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Change from One Month Previous: -2.9%

Change from One Year Previous: -35.3%

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Median Price for a New Home during November: $220,400

Average Price for a New Home during November: $287,500

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Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

New Home Sales for October 2008

The October 2008 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 450,000

Actual New Home Sales: 433,000

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Change from One Month Previous: -5.3%

Change from One Year Previous: -40.1%

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Median Price for a New Home during October: $218,000

Average Price for a New Home during October: $272,300

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Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Monday, October 27, 2008

New Home Sales for September 2008

The September 2008 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 450,000

Actual New Home Sales: 464,000

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Change from One Month Previous: +2.7%

Change from One Year Previous: -33.1%

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Median Price for a New Home during September: $218,400

Average Price for a New Home during September: $275,500

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Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Thursday, September 25, 2008

New Home Sales for August 2008

The August 2008 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 510,000

Actual New Home Sales: 460,000

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Change from One Month Previous: -11.5%

Change from One Year Previous: -34.5%

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Median Price for a New Home during August: $221,900

Average Price for a New Home during August: $263,900

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Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

New Home Sales for July 2008

The July 2008 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 525,000

Actual New Home Sales: 515,000

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Change from One Month Previous: +2.4%

Change from One Year Previous: -35.3%

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Median Price for a New Home during July: $230,700

Average Price for a New Home during July: $294,600

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Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Friday, July 25, 2008

New Home Sales for June 2008

The June 2008 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 505,000

Actual New Home Sales: 530,000

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Change from One Month Previous: -0.6%

Change from One Year Previous: -33.2%

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Median Price for a New Home during June: $230,900

Average Price for a New Home during June: $298,600

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Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

New Home Sales for May 2008

The May 2008 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 515,000

Actual New Home Sales: 512,000

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Change from One Month Previous: -2.5%

Change from One Year Previous: -40.3%

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Median Price for a New Home during May: $231,000

Average Price for a New Home during May: $311,300

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Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

New Home Sales for April 2008

The April 2008 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 522,000

Actual New Home Sales: 526,000

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Change from One Month Previous: +3.3%

Change from One Year Previous: -42.0%

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Median Price for a New Home during April: $246,100

Average Price for a New Home during April: $321,000

Click here for historical prices and a chart.

Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Thursday, April 24, 2008

New Home Sales for March 2008

The March 2008 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 580,000

Actual New Home Sales: 526,000

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Change from One Month Previous: -8.5%

Change from One Year Previous: -36.6%

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Median Price for a New Home during March: $227,600

Average Price for a New Home during March: $292,200

Click here for historical prices and a chart.

Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2008

New Home Sales for February 2008

The February 2008 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 575,000

Actual New Home Sales: 590,000

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Change from One Month Previous: -1.8%

Change from One Year Previous: -29.8%

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Median Price for a New Home during February: $244,100

Average Price for a New Home during February: $296,400

Click here for historical prices and a chart.

Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

New Home Sales for January 2008

The January 2008 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 600,000

Actual New Home Sales: 588,000

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Change from One Month Ago: -2.8%

Change from One Year Ago: -33.9%

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Median Price for a New Home during January: $216,000

Average Price for a New Home during January: $276,600


Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Monday, January 28, 2008

New Home Sales for December, 2007

The December, 2007 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 645,000

Actual New Home Sales: 604,000

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Change from One Month Ago: -4.7%

Change from One Year Ago: -40.7%

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Median Price for a New Home during December: $219,200

Average Price for a New Home during December: $267,300


Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Friday, December 28, 2007

New Home Sales for November, 2007

The November, 2007 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 720,000

Actual New Home Sales: 647,000

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Change from One Month Ago: -9.0%

Change from One Year Ago: -34.4%

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Median Price for a New Home during November: $239,100

Average Price for a New Home during November: $293,300


Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Thursday, November 29, 2007

New Home Sales for October, 2007

The October, 2007 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 753,000

Actual New Home Sales: 728,000

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Change from One Month Ago: +1.7%

Change from One Year Ago: -23.5%

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Median Price for a New Home during October: $217,800

Average Price for a New Home during October: $305,800


Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Thursday, October 25, 2007

New Home Sales for September, 2007

The September, 2007 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 770,000

Actual New Home Sales: 770,000

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Change from Last Month: +4.8%

Change from Last Year: -23.3%

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Median Price for a New Home during September: $238,000

Average Price for a New Home during September: $288,000


Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Thursday, September 27, 2007

New Home Sales for August, 2007

The August, 2007 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 835,000

Actual New Home Sales: 795,000

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Change from Last Month: -8.3%

Change from Last Year: -21.2%

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Median Price for a New Home during August: $225,700

Average Price for a New Home during August: $292,000


Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Friday, August 24, 2007

New Home Sales for July, 2007

The July, 2007 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 820,000

Actual New Home Sales: 870,000

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Change from Last Month: +2.8%

Change from Last Year: -10.2%

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Median Price for a New Home during July: $239,500

Average Price for a New Home during July: $300,800


Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Thursday, July 26, 2007

New Home Sales for June, 2007

The June, 2007 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 890,000

Actual New Home Sales: 834,000

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Change from Last Month: -6.6%

Change from Last Year: -22.3%

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Median Price for a New Home during June: $237,900

Average Price for a New Home during June: $316,200


Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Tuesday, June 26, 2007

New Home Sales for May, 2007

The May, 2007 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 920,000

Actual New Home Sales: 915,000

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Change from Last Month: -1.6%

Change from Last Year: -15.8%

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Median Price for a New Home during May: $236,100

Average Price for a New Home during May: $313,000


Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Thursday, May 24, 2007

New Home Sales for April, 2007

The April, 2007 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 860,000

Actual New Home Sales: 981,000

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Change from Last Month: +16.2%

Change from Last Year: -10.6%

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Median Price for a New Home during April: $229,100

Average Price for a New Home during April: $299,100


Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2007

New Home Sales for March, 2007

The March, 2007 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 890,000

Actual New Home Sales: 858,000

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Change from Last Month: +2.6%

Change from Last Year: -23.5%

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Median Price for a New Home during March: $254,000

Average Price for a New Home during March: $330,900


Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Monday, March 26, 2007

New Home Sales for February, 2007

The February, 2007 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted: 980,000

Actual New Home Sales: 848,000

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Change from Last Month: -3.9%

Change from Last Year: -18.3%

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February, 2007 New Home Sales: Median Price: $250,000

February, 2007 New Home Sales: Average Price: $331,000


Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Wednesday, February 28, 2007

New Home Sales for January, 2007

The January, 2007 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted New Home Sales for January, 2007: 1,080,000

Actual New Home Sales for January, 2007: 937,000

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December, 2006 New Home Sales (Revised): 1,123,000

January, 2006 New Home Sales: 1,173,000

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January, 2007 New Home Sales: Median Price: $239,800

January, 2007 New Home Sales: Average Price: $313,000


Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

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Friday, January 26, 2007

New Home Sales for December, 2006

The December, 2006 New Home Sales report was released this morning:

Predicted New Home Sales for December, 2006: 1,050,000

Actual New Home Sales for December, 2006: 1,120,000

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November, 2006 New Home Sales (Revised): 1,069,000

December, 2005 New Home Sales: 1,259,000

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December, 2006 New Home Sales: Median Price: $235,000

December, 2006 New Home Sales: Average Price: $290,100


Compiled jointly by the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the monthly New Home Sales report measures the number of newly-built homes with committed buyers for a given month.

The "predicted" figure is what economists and Wall Street forecasters were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

The New Home Sales report is watched by economists and investors because it offers insight into the state of the U.S. housing market, and also provides data that can be used to predict sales of large household furniture and appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners and microwave ovens.

Click here to view the full Commerce Department report (PDF).

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