Housing starts posted a modest increase in December, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Wednesday, and jumped by nearly 16 percent from a year ago.
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Residential Construction Sees November Gains
Construction spending rose in November, the Census Bureau reported Monday, boosted by an uptick on the residential side.
Milder Weather Boosts November Housing Starts
New residential construction benefited from relatively mild November weather, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Thursday.
October New Home Sales Up 0.4%
New home sales in October rose for the second straight month, albeit just slightly, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Wednesday.
MBA Chart of the Week: Ownership & Rental Vacancy Rates
The U.S. housing stock is full.
MBA Chart of the Week: Ownership & Rental Vacancy Rates
The U.S. housing stock is full.
Housing Starts Fall 3rd Straight Month
Housing starts fell for the third straight month in October, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Wednesday, although multifamily starts picked up, as did housing permits.
Building Materials, Labor Shortages Hold Back Construction
Construction spending, while up year over year, continues to be hampered by building materials shortages and difficulties finding labor, the Census Bureau reported Monday.
September New Home Sales Post Strong 14% Increase
New home sales jumped by 14 percent in September, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Tuesday, showing no signs of the traditional fall slowdown.
August New Home Sales Pick Up the Pace
New home sales rose in August for the second straight month and at the fastest pace since April, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Friday.