Home builders liked what they saw in August—HUD and the Census Bureau said August housing starts rose by nearly 4 percent from July, almost entirely by multifamily activity, and by more than 17 percent from a year ago.
Tag: Housing Starts
July Housing Starts Fall 7%
July housing starts fell by 7 percent, the Census Bureau reported yesterday, a disappointing result as home builders continue to be hamstrung by pipeline and labor shortages.
May Housing Starts Seesaw Back on Track
One step back; one step forward. Housing starts have alternated between up and down during 2021, and in keeping with the pattern, improved in May after declining in April, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Wednesday.
Supply Issues Hold Back April Housing Starts
Supply constraints continue to prevent a sizzling housing market from turning white-hot, with April housing starts falling by nearly 10 percent, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Tuesday.
MBA Chart of the Week: New Home Sales, Single-Family Housing Starts
This week’s MBA Chart of the Week focuses on newly built homes, as measured by new home sales and single-family housing starts.
March Housing Starts Post at Highest Rate in 15 Years
Housing starts recovered from a sluggish February to its highest rate since 2006 in March, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Friday.
Winter Catches Up with February Housing Starts
Housing starts fell in February for the second straight month, HUD and the Census Bureau reported yesterday, with winter weather largely the culprit.
Despite January Pullback, Housing Starts Remain Strong
After a terrific December, January housing starts, as expected, fell back a bit but maintained a strong pace, HUD and the Census Bureau reported yesterday.
Housing Starts Finish 2020 on Strong Note
Housing starts rose for the second straight month in December and finished the year at its strongest pace since 2006, HUD and the Census Bureau reported yesterday.
November Housing Starts Rise for 3rd Straight Month
November housing starts rose for the third straight month, boosted by builder confidence and strong consumer demand, HUD and the Census Bureau reported yesterday.