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US builder confidence ticks up to 5-year high

US builder confidence ticks up to 5-year high

As published by the Atlanta Journal Constitution… The confidence of U.S. builders has risen seven of the past nine months and has reached a five-year high.  Many continue to take this as a sign that the housing market shows continued improvement.  June’s builder sentiment index (from the National Association of Home … Read More →

Operations Discontinued for Pacific Wholesale Insurance Brokers, LLC

Operations Discontinued for Pacific Wholesale Insurance Brokers, LLC

To all ISCG Agents, Effective February 15, 2012, Insurance Specialty Group, LLC (“ISG”) will discontinue its wholesale brokerage operation of Pacific Wholesale Insurance Brokers, LLC (“PWIB”).  ISG sold the renewal rights on much of PWIB’s book of business and will be winding down the affairs of PWIB over the next … Read More →

Builders More Optimistic with Improved Economic Outlook

Builders More Optimistic with Improved Economic Outlook

The USA Today wrote that “Homebuilders are growing less pessimistic about the housing market, despite tighter lending standards that have slowed home sales.” According to the National Association of Home Builders, builder sentiment is up 4 points in January to 25.  This is the highest level seen since June 2007. … Read More →