New U.S. home construction rose in February and building permits climbed to the highest level in almost five years, adding to signs of progress in the housing market that’s helping boost the economy. Builders broke ground on 917,000 homes at an annual rate, up 0.8 percent from a revised 910,000 p…

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Housing Starts in U.S. Climbed 0.8% in February to 917,000 Rate
