Bloomberg: Multifamily Buildings to Lead U.S. Construction Gains: Economy

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Multifamily Buildings to Lead U.S. Construction Gains: Economy
By Bob Willis - 2012.02.13 07:46 AM

Construction of multifamily units will lead the U.S. building industry again this year, allowing housing to contribute to growth for the first time in seven years, according to economists Michelle Meyer and Celia Chen.

Bloomberg: Sales of New U.S. Homes Hits Five-Month High

Sales of New U.S. Homes Hits Five-Month High
By Bob Willis - 2011.10.26 07:11 AM

Purchases of new U.S. houses rose more than forecast in September as discounted prices lured buyers in some parts of the country.

Bloomberg: Sales of Existing U.S. Homes Probably Fell as Lack of Jobs Hurt Confidence

Bloomberg: Sales of Existing U.S. Homes Probably Fell as Lack of Jobs Hurt Confidence
By Bob Willis - 2011.10.19 09:00 PM

Sales of existing U.S. homes probably fell in September, extending a pattern of gains and losses that shows the industry is being buffeted by a lack of jobs and confidence, economists said before a report today.

Bloomberg: Sept. Housing Starts Up More Than Forecast

Sept. Housing Starts Up More Than Forecast
By Bob Willis and Alex Kowalski - 2011.10.19 02:00 PM

Builders began work on more U.S. homes than forecast in September and consumer prices climbed at the slowest pace in three months, supporting Federal Reserve forecasts for a pickup in growth and a moderation in inflation.