Happy days are here again for some homebuilders

The Improving Market Index (IMI) published monthly by the National Association of Home Bulders (NAHB), Washington, D.C., shows that shows 23 individual housing markets now qualifying as "improving" under the new gauge's parameters. This is nearly double the 12 housing markets that made the list last month. The index, published for the first time in September, reveals metropolitan areas that have shown improvement for at least six months in housing permits, employment and housing prices. Click here to see if your metro is mentioned.