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homebuilder

American  
[hohm-bil-der] / ˈhoʊmˌbɪl dər /

noun

  1. a person whose occupation is homebuilding.

  2. a commercial firm or company for homebuilding.


Etymology

Origin of homebuilder

First recorded in 1880–85; home + builder

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The homebuilder on Thursday said it now expects full-year deliveries of around 82,000 to 83,000 homes, citing high interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

After a sharp correction from recent highs, homebuilder stocks are beginning to stabilize as buyers step back into the group.

From Barron's May 26, 2026

Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers TOL -2.23%decrease; red down pointing triangle said the average price of homes it completed sales on last quarter broke above $1 million for the first time since mid-2024.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

After a period of volatility, homebuilder stocks are beginning to show signs of stabilization, offering potential opportunities for patient investors.

From Barron's Apr. 6, 2026

The Miami-based homebuilder on Thursday posted a first-quarter profit of $229.4 million, or 93 cents a share, compared with $519.5 million, or $1.96 a share, a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 12, 2026

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