Homebuilders in 2011: 'Bubble states' hold down housing starts

Of all industry segments, it could be argued that homebuilders have had it the worst since the bubble burst. Foreclosures and REOs, while not optimal business by any means, can still lead to work for lenders, Realtors and title agents. For homebuilders, it’s all steeply discounted competition and inventory that oversaturates the market. Read on for the market data and housing forecast from a National Association of Home Builders Webinar.