Housing Starts Increase, Extending See-Saw Pattern
New-home construction rose in April, extending a pattern of gains and losses that signals the U.S. homebuilding industry is contributing little to economic growth.
May 17, 2016Housing Starts Slumped More Than Expected in March
New-home construction in the U.S. slumped more than projected in March, reflecting a broad-based retreat that showed the industry lost momentum heading into the busiest time of year.
April 19, 2016Housing Starts Drop to Lowest Level in Three Months
New-home construction in the United States unexpectedly cooled in January, indicating there is a limit to how much gains in residential real estate will boost growth at the start of 2016.
February 17, 2016Housing Starts Unexpectedly Decline 2.5% in December
New-home construction in the United States unexpectedly fell in December, indicating the industry lost momentum entering 2016.
January 20, 2016Housing Starts Top Forecasts, Led by One-Family Homes
New-home construction in the United States rebounded in November, led by gains in single-family dwellings that signal the residential real estate industry will continue to support growth in the world’s largest economy.
December 16, 2015Housing Starts in US Fall on Decline in Apartment Construction
New-home building declined more than projected in October, led by a slump in apartment construction and showing fitful progress in residential real estate.
November 18, 2015Housing Starts Fall in Sign of Slow, Steady Recovery
New-home construction in the United States fell in August, indicating the real estate recovery will take time to evolve.
September 17, 2015Housing Starts Climb to Nearly Eight-Year High
New home construction in the United States climbed in July to the highest level in almost eight years, indicating the industry will pick up in the second half of the year.
August 18, 2015Housing Starts in US Surge to Second-Highest Level Since 2007
New-home construction in the United States climbed in June to the second-highest level since November 2007 as builders stepped up work on apartment projects.
July 17, 2015Housing Starts Jump to Seven-Year High, Permits Rise
New residential construction in the United States surged in April to the highest level in more than seven years, indicating the industry regained its footing after the soft patch at the beginning of the year.
May 19, 2015