Construction on new homes jumps to a 15-month high, but the real-estate slump isn’t over
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Construction on new homes jumps to a 15-month high, but the real-estate slump isn’t over
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Neutral · 94%
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2026-04-29 14:13
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Original source
Home builders ramped up construction in March as the weather warmed and housing starts hit a 15-month high, but an industry slump appears no closer to ending.
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Original article published by MarketWatch on April 29, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.