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U.S. homebuilding surged to near an 11-year high in May amid an acceleration in both single-family and multi-family home construction.

U.S. homebuilding jumped to a one-year high in October as disruptions caused by recent hurricanes in the South faded and communities in the region started replacing houses damaged by flooding.

U.S. homebuilding increased more than expected in March amid a rebound in the construction of multi-family housing units.

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.