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US home sales dip in Dec.; 2012 best in 5 years
U.S. sales of previously occupied homes dipped in December from November, in part because of a limited supply of available homes. But for all of 2012, ...
Surge in home construction likely to continue
The aftermath of the housing bust forced many homebuilders to dramatically scale back construction on new homes to avoid the risk of ending up saddled ...
US home construction in 2012 highest in 4 years
U.S. builders started work on homes in December at the fastest pace in 4 ½ years and finished 2012 as their best year for residential construction ...
US homebuilder confidence steady near 7-year high
Confidence among U.S. homebuilders held steady in January at the highest level in nearly seven years, but builders are feeling slightly less ...
US rate on 30-year mortgage slips to 3.34 pct.
Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages moved closer to their record lows this week, a trend that has made home buying more affordable and helped ...
US construction spending dips 0.3 percent
Spending on U.S. construction projects fell in November from October because a steep drop in volatile federal projects offset another gain in home ...
Will retailers rebound after weak holiday season?
As signs emerge that holiday sales this year grew at the weakest pace since 2008, investors are dumping retail stocks. Analysts are crowing about the ...
US pending home sales rise to highest in 2½ years
A measure of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes increased last month to its highest level in two and a half years, the latest sign of ...
US new home sales jump to fastest rate in 2½ years
Americans bought new homes last month at the fastest pace in more than two and a half years, further evidence of a sustained housing recovery.
US home prices rise in October from previous year
US home prices rose in most major cities in October compared with a year ago, pushed up by rising sales and a decline in the supply of available homes
Stocks edge higher as traders return from holiday
Stocks opened modestly higher on Wall Street Wednesday as traders returned from the Christmas holiday. Trading was quiet. Markets in Europe were still ...
US home sales surge to highest level in 3 years
U.S. sales of previously occupied homes jumped to their highest level in three years last month, bolstered by steady job gains and record-low mortgage ...
US housing starts slowed to 861K in November
U.S. builders broke ground on fewer homes in November after starting work in October at the fastest pace in four years. Superstorm Sandy likely slowed ...
US homebuilder confidence at 6 1/2-year high
Confidence among U.S. homebuilders inched up this month, to the highest level in more than six and a half years, as builders reported the best market ...