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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
May 17, 2013
Americans’ confidence in the economy climbed in May to the highest level in almost six years as rising real estate values and record stock prices boosted household wealth.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
May 16, 2013
Starts of new U.S. homes fell more than forecast in April to a five-month low, indicating a pause in the industry’s progress as builders slowed work on apartments. Building permits surged to an almost five-year high.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
May 15, 2013
Confidence among U.S. homebuilders improved in May for the first time in five months as buyers rush to take advantage of near record-low mortgage rates.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
May 3, 2013
Orders placed with U.S. factories fell more than forecast in March as a cooling economy slowed demand for metals, mining equipment and military goods.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
April 24, 2013
Orders for U.S. durable goods fell in March by the most in seven months as demand slumped for commercial aircraft and business investment cooled.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
April 1, 2013
Construction spending in the U.S. rose in February, paced by the highest level of home building in more than four years.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
March 27, 2013
Fewer Americans signed contracts to purchase previously owned homes in February as limited inventory and access to credit held back a more robust recovery in housing.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
March 26, 2013
Sales of new U.S. houses in February capped the best back-to-back months in more than four years, spurred by near record-low borrowing costs and improving job prospects.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
March 19, 2013
New U.S. home construction rose in February and building permits climbed to the highest level in almost five years, adding to signs of progress in the housing market that’s helping boost the economy.
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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
March 18, 2013
Confidence among U.S. homebuilders unexpectedly fell for a second month in March, a sign the residential real-estate market will take time to strengthen.
