Sentences with phrase «u.s. homebuilding»

WASHINGTON, Jan 18 (Reuters)- U.S. homebuilding fell more than expected in December, recording its biggest drop in just over a year, amid a steep decline in the construction of single - family housing units following two months of hefty gains.

By 2009, with the U.S. homebuilding industry tanking, Kuepfer was in the process of setting up the first of his two U.S. factories.

Not exact matches

Toll Brothers» national scope and its focus on the luxury end of the homebuilding spectrum give it some protection from fluctuations in the U.S. economy and U.S. housing market, but it is far from immune to these factors.

Berkshire's more exposed to homebuilding and less exposed to technology than the overall economy, but the bottom line is that if unemployment stays high, spending stays low, both for the U.S. in general and Berkshire in particular.

Last, home price appreciation is positively correlated with homebuilding activity across the largest U.S. metros.

However, low interest rates, improved affordability, and reduced inventories in the U.S. should all contribute to a homebuilding recovery, down the road,» commented Alan Norris, CEO of Brookfield Residential.

«Our research shows that even as the labor market began to strengthen, homebuilding failed to keep up and is now contributing to the stronger price appreciation and eroding affordability currently seen throughout the U.S.»