The construction of new homes in the U.S. fell by 0.7% in October, but a big jump in the number of permits last month points to anticipation by builders that the supply-chain shortages that have dogged them for much of the year will soon ease

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Sales of new homes jumped 14% in September to the fastest pace in six months as strong demand helped off rising prices.

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U.S. home construction rose 3.6% in May as builders battled a surge in lumber prices that have made homes more expensive.

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U.S. home construction fell surprisingly sharply in April though that is follows the biggest jump in 15 years.

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U.S. housing construction rebounded strongly in March with home builders recovering from an unusually frigid February that shut down projects.

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The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes last month fell by the most since last year's virus outbreak sent the economy into freefall.

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The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes declined again with the number of properties for sale not matching the surging demand in the U.S.

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Demand for new homes in the U.S. surged 4.3% in January with the housing market still one of the strongest segments of the economy.

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Stuck in the grip of a viral pandemic, the U.S. economy grew at a 4% annual rate in the final three months of 2020 and shrank last year by the largest amount in 74 years.

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U.S. home construction jumped 5.8% in December to 1.67 million units, a 14-year high that topped the strongest annual showing from the country's builders in 15 years.

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