U.S. home construction slipped a bit in May as a sharp drop in single-family construction was only partially offset by a rise in apartment building.

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U.S. homebuilders are feeling more confident about their sales prospects, reflecting strong demand for newly built homes with existing homes in short supply.

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U.S. homebuilders are feeling a bit less confident this month, reflecting a dimmer outlook for sales in the months ahead and fewer would-be buyers dropping by builders' sales offices.

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Builders pulled back on constructing homes in November, after ground breakings surged in October to the strongest pace in more than nine years.

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Builders broke ground on the most new homes in nine years last month, a response to strong demand that should lift the economy.

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A measure of U.S. home prices jumped 5 percent in September compared with a year ago, the largest year-over-year increase since July 2006. The gain reported by CoreLogic offered more evidence of a sustainable housing recovery.

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The small businesses that drive the housing market are reporting signs that the industry might be experiencing a real comeback.

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U.S. builders started work on more homes and apartments last month and requested more permits to build single-family homes. The increases suggest the battered housing market is healing.

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By DEREK KRAVITZ AP Real Estate Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Builders broke ground on more single-family homes and apartments in June, helping the battered construction industry gain a little life after a dismal spring. The Commerce Department said Tuesday that ...

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By Keith Barber It isn’t exactly a real parade where folks line the streets with flags and banners in great anticipation of a marching band or a fire department ensemble. But this year’s Parade of Homes is creating a lot ...

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