New Home Sales Drop 7% in May
According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 580,000 in May. This represents a 7.3% decline from April's rate of 626,000 and an 6.8% drop from the previous year.
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB)?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Broad segment of the equity market, the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 1, 2006.
What ITB Investors Need to Watch Before Mortgage Rates Spike Again
The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (NYSEARCA:ITB | ITB Price Prediction) just rose 7% in a single week, yet the fund is still down about 4% year to date and sitting 7% below where it traded a month ago.
New Home Sales Fall 6% in April as Median Price Surges
According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 622,000 in April. This represents a 6.2% decline from March's rate of 663,000 and an 11.3% drop from the previous year.
New Home Sales Rise as Median Price Hits Near 5-Year Low
According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 682,000 in March. This represents a 7.4% increase from February's rate of 635,000 and a 3.3% rise from the previous year.
Construction on new homes jumps to a 15-month high, but the real-estate slump isn't over
Home builders ramped up construction in March as the weather warmed and housing starts hit a 15-month high, but an industry slump appears no closer to ending.
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB)?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 1, 2006.
Will Spring Selling Season Boost Homebuilding ETFs?
Spring selling season brings hope for homebuilding ETFs like ITB, but higher mortgage rates and weak demand keep the outlook mixed in 2026.
New Home Sales Sink Nearly 20% to Lowest Level Since 2022
New home sales unexpectedly sank to their lowest level since 2022 in January. According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 587,000 in January.
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB)?
Launched on May 1, 2006, the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Broad segment of the equity market.
Existing home sales end 2025 with a strong beat, as prices ease further
CNBC's Rick Santelli and Diana Olick join ‘Squawk on the Street' with the latest home sale data to cross the tape.
New Home Sales Practically Unchanged After September Rise
New home sales were practically unchanged in October following September's increase. According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 737,000 in October.
