Home Breadcrumb caret Economy Breadcrumb caret Economic Indicators Breadcrumb caret Industry Breadcrumb caret Industry News Investors back U.S home builders U.S. home building continues to reach new limits. In February, builders broke ground on 917,000 homes — the highest level since pre-recession, finds the U.S. Commerce Department. April 11, 2013 | Last updated on April 11, 2013 1 min read U.S. home building continues to reach new limits. In February, builders broke ground on 917,000 homes — the highest level since pre-recession, finds the U.S. Commerce Department. Read: U.S. home construction at 4-year high And investors have taken note. The shares of U.S. homebuilders are soaring, reports ft.com. While the S&P 500 has increased 16% in the last year, home builders on the U.S. benchmark jumped 85%. One of the country’s largest builders is Taylor Morrison. The firm gained $628 million on Tuesday, in what became the largest IPO by a homebuilder in two decades, adds ft.com. Read more. Also read: U.S. healthcare and housing outperform Housing affordability improves It’s time to invest in U.S. commercial property Save Stroke 1 Print Group 8 Share LI logo