After a brief dip in April, the National Association of Homebuilders reports that the Housing Market Index rose 5 points in May to 29.

The economic and housing recovery continues nationwide, but the recovery remains an uneven one.

For the first time in 3 months, homebuilder confidence has slipped.

Home affordability moved higher last quarter, boosted by the lowest mortgage rates in history, a rise in median income, and slow-to-recover home prices.

Homebuilder confidence is soaring, reaching levels not seen in more than 4 years.

In another good sign for the housing market, today's home builders believe that the housing market has turned a corner. Homebuilder confidence is at a 19-month high.

Just two months after falling to a multi-month low, the Housing Market Index surged again in November, climbing another three points to 21

Homebuilders are feeling worse about the market for new homes nationwide.

The National Association of Home Builders reports a Q2 2011 Home Opportunity Index reading of 72.6. Nearly 3 of 4 homes sold last quarter were affordable to households earning the national median income of $64,200.