Following seven consecutive months of gains, the list of improving U.S. housing markets remained virtually unchanged in April, with 273 metros on the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI). This total reflects a net reduction of one market since March and again includes entrants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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