CONFIDENCE IN HOUSING MARKET 'STURDY'
New index shows lingering post-crash anxiety but also growing confidence.

Amid uncertainties around the global economy, national security and the national presidential campaign, Americans' confidence in the housing market remains sturdy and, in fact, is on the rise, according to the latest ValueInsured Modern Home Buyer Survey.

The ValueInsured Housing Confidence Index was 68.7 points in June, up slightly from 67 points in March. This 1.7-point rise in confidence is consistent with improvements in the government's June jobs report.