Homebuilder ETFs Rise to Multiyear Highs on Housing Starts

The sector enjoyed a huge rally last year with both homebuilder funds gaining more than 50% in 2012.

Still, some economists aren’t convinced the housing market is in a sustained recovery.

“It may have bottomed, but I am not sure it has a strong recovery,” Gary Shilling tells Yahoo Finance. “I think the risks are on the downside … I think housing is probably going to limp along at best.”

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