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Home Builders More Optimistic This Month

Bloomberg News

An index measuring optimism among U.S. home builders rose in June to the highest level in three months as low mortgage rates lured buyers, a construction industry survey showed.

The National Assn. of Home Builders’ housing market index rose to 58 this month, the highest since March, from 56 in May. A reading above 50 signals a majority of builders are positive about market conditions.

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