Here was a summary of forecasts for 2012. Right now it looks like new home sales will be around 370 thousand this year, and total starts around 770 thousand or so. Tom Lawler, John Burns and David Crowe (NAHB) were all very close on New Home sales for 2012. Lawler was the closest on housing starts.
The table below shows several forecasts for 2013. (several analysts were kind enough to share their forecasts – thanks!)
From Fannie Mae: Housing Forecast: November 2012
From NAHB: Housing and Interest Rate Forecast, 11/29/2012 (excel)
I haven’t worked up a forecast yet for 2013. I’ve heard there are some lot issues for some of the builders (not improved until 2014), and that might limit supply. In general I expect prices to increase around the rate of inflation, and to see another solid increase in 2013 for new home sales and housing starts.
via Calculated Risk: 2013 Housing Forecasts.
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