Housing market sees surprise rebound, but outlook still uncertain

                   
semissourian.com     May 17, 2008            

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Construction of new homes increased by the biggest percentage in more than two years in April, a rare spot of good news amid the worst downturn in housing in more than two decades. The Commerce Department reported Friday that housing... [read full story]                    

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US housing posts surprising rebound (AAP)

yahoo.com     May 16, 2008          

Construction of new US homes posted the biggest increase in more than two years in April, a rare bit of good news in what has been the worst downturn in housing in more than two decades. The Commerce Department reported that housing construction rose by 8.2 per cent in April to a seasonally...                    

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Housing Posts Surprising Rebound In April

cbs11tv.com     May 16, 2008          

Construction of new homes posted the biggest increase in more than two years in April, a rare bit of good news in what has been the worst downturn in housing in more than two decades. The Commerce Department reported Friday that housing construction rose by 8.2 percent in April to a seasonally...                    

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Housing Posts Surprising Rebound In April

cbs4.com     May 16, 2008          

Construction of new homes posted the biggest increase in more than two years in April, a rare bit of good news in what has been the worst downturn in housing in more than two decades. The Commerce Department reported Friday that housing construction rose by 8.2 percent in April to a seasonally...                    

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Housing posts surprising rebound in April

iht.com     May 16, 2008          

Construction of new homes posted the biggest increase in more than two years in April, a rare spot of good news amid the worst downturn in housing in more than two decades. The Commerce Department reported Friday that housing construction rose by 8.2 percent in April to a seasonally adjusted...                    

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Housing Posts Surprising Rebound In April

cbs2chicago.com     May 16, 2008          

Construction of new homes posted the biggest increase in more than two years in April, a rare bit of good news in what has been the worst downturn in housing in more than two decades. The Commerce Department reported Friday that housing construction rose by 8.2 percent in April to a seasonally...                    

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Housing posts surprising rebound in April on apartment construction, but outlook still weak

startribune.com     May 16, 2008          

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER , Associated Press WASHINGTON - Construction of new homes posted the biggest increase in more than two years in April, a rare spot of good news amid the worst downturn in housing in more than two decades. The Commerce Department reported Friday that housing construction rose...                    

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Housing Posts Surprising Rebound In April

wjz.com     May 16, 2008          

Construction of new homes posted the biggest increase in more than two years in April, a rare bit of good news in what has been the worst downturn in housing in more than two decades. The Commerce Department reported Friday that housing construction rose by 8.2 percent in April to a seasonally...                    

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Housing Posts Surprising Rebound In April

wcbstv.com     May 16, 2008          

Construction of new homes posted the biggest increase in more than two years in April, a rare bit of good news in what has been the worst downturn in housing in more than two decades. The Commerce Department reported Friday that housing construction rose by 8.2 percent in April to a seasonally...                    

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Economic Report: April housing starts surge on condo construction

marketwatch.com     May 16, 2008          

See Economic Calendar. However, starts of single-family homes declined for the 12th straight month, falling 1.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 692,000, the lowest since January 1991. The increase is certain to bolster the argument of those who see a bottom in the housing slump, a...                    

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Housing Posts Surprising Rebound In April

cbs4denver.com     May 16, 2008          

Construction of new homes posted the biggest increase in more than two years in April, a rare bit of good news in what has been the worst downturn in housing in more than two decades. The Commerce Department reported Friday that housing construction rose by 8.2 percent in April to a seasonally...                    

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