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U.S. home construction fell 22.3% in March as coronavirus spread

The Commerce Department report also showed a 6.1% decline in the completion of homes being constructed, which means many homes are being left half built.

U.S. home construction fell 22.3% in March as the coronavirus spread.
U.S. home construction fell 22.3% in March as the coronavirus spread.Read moreDavid Zalubowski / AP
    by Josh Boake, The Associated Press
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