By Michelle Jamrisko | BloombergBusiness
Confidence among U.S. homebuilders rose in September to the highest level in almost a decade, signaling momentum in residential real estate will support growth in the second half of 2015.
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment gauge rose to 62, the highest level since October 2005, from 61 the prior month, figures from the Washington-based group showed Wednesday. Readings greater than 50 mean more respondents report good market conditions.
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