The number of homebuilding projects nationwide was up in 2013 from the previous year, according to the results of an annual survey recently released by the National Association of Home Builders.

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Americans increasingly say they prefer to live near the centers of cities and towns, where commutes are typically shorter and culture, restaurants and entertainment are close by.

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U.S. home construction surged in April to its highest pace in five months. Almost all that increase came from the volatile apartment sector, a sign that Americans are still struggling to buy single-family homes.

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U.S. homebuilders' confidence in the housing market edged higher this month, reflecting improved demand for new homes as the traditional spring home-selling season ramps up.

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U.S. home prices fell for the second straight month in December as brutally cold weather, tight supply and higher costs slowed sales.

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U.S. homebuilders' confidence in the housing market declined sharply this month as the severe weather battering much of the nation keeps many would-be buyers at home.

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There are two words the lumber industry dreads, a phrase that signifies a market trend in which prices run amok in a futile attempt to let supply catch up with demand.

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U.S. homebuilders' confidence bounced back strongly this month, a sign that construction and industry hiring may pick up in coming months.

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U.S. homebuilders' confidence in the housing market held steady this month, but many are worried that another fight over the federal budget could cause would-be buyers to put off home purchases.

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Spending on U.S. construction projects rose at a solid pace in August, helped by further gains in residential building. Overall construction activity climbed to the highest level in more than four years.

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