Home Construction
New homes are seen under construction in Mebane, N.C., Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Construction of new homes in the U.S. rose again in December as builders ramp up projects amid a persistent shortage of homes. The December increase left home construction at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.70 million units, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday, Jan. 19, the third straight monthly gain. .(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)