US Homebuilder Sentiment Increases by Most in Nearly a Year

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo gauge of housing market conditions increased seven points to 44, according to data out Wednesday. 

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US homebuilder sentiment climbed January by the most in nearly a year as lower mortgage rates boosted customer traffic, sales and the demand outlook.

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo gauge of housing market conditions increased seven points to 44, according to data out Wednesday. The January figure exceeded all estimates in a Bloomberg survey of economists.