Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika NAHB Hausmarktindex

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index in the US fell to 39 in August 2024, the lowest level so far this year, from a downwardly revised 41 in July and below forecasts of 43. A lack of affordability and buyer hesitation stemming from elevated interest rates and high home prices contributed to the continued decline in builder sentiment. The gauge for present sales conditions fell two points to 44 and the traffic of prospective buyers declined two points to 25. On the other hand, the index measuring expected sales in the next six months increased one point to 49. Meanwhile, builders are increasingly cutting prices to bolster home sales (33% of builders did so in August compared to 31% in July and 29% in June).