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US Housing Starts Rise Less than Expected
Housing starts in the US rose 0.9 percent from a month earlier to an annualized rate of 1,168 thousand in July 2018, recovering from an upwardly revised 12.9 percent drop in June, but missing market expectations of a 7.4 percent increase to 1,260 thousand.
Published on 2018-08-16

US Housing Starts at 9-Month Low
Housing starts in the US plunged 12.3 percent month-over-month to an annualized rate of 1,173 thousand in June of 2018, following a downwardly revised 4.8 percent rise in May. It is the lowest rate since September of 2017 and the biggest drop since November of 2016. It compares with market expectations of 1,320 thousand rate.
Published on 2018-07-18

US Housing Starts at Near 11-Year High
Housing starts in the US jumped 5 percent month-over-month to an annualized rate of 1,350 thousand in May of 2018, following a downwardly revised 3.1 percent fall in April. It is the highest rate since July of 2007, mainly due to a rebound in the multi-family segment. It compares with market expectations of 1,310 thousand rate.
Published on 2018-06-19

US Housing Starts at 4-Month Low
Housing starts in the US slumped 3.7 percent month-over-month to an annualized rate of 1,287 thousand in April of 2018, following an upwardly revised 3.6 percent rise in March. It is the lowest rate in four months, mainly due to a sharp fall in the multi-family segment. It compares with market expectations of 1,310 thousand rate.
Published on 2018-05-16

US Housing Starts Rise 1.9% in March
Housing starts in the US rose 1.9 percent month-over-month to an annualized rate of 1,319 thousand in March of 2018, following a downwardly revised 3.3 percent drop in February. It compares with market expectations of a 1,260 thousand rate. Starts of multi-family housings rebounded while the number of single-family starts was the lowest in three months.
Published on 2018-04-17

US Housing Starts Drop in February
Housing starts in the US fell 7 percent month-over-month to an annualized rate of 1,236 thousand in February of 2018, following an upwardly revised 10.1 percent jump in January. It compares with market expectations of a 1,290 thousand rate. Construction of multi-family housing units was the lowest in five months while single-family projects rose for the second month.
Published on 2018-03-16

US Housing Starts Highest Since 2016
Housing starts in the US jumped 9.7 percent month-over-month to an annualized rate of 1,326 thousand in January of 2018, following a downwardly revised 6.9 percent fall in December and beating market expectations of a 3.4 percent rise. It is the highest rate since October of 2016.
Published on 2018-02-16

US Housing Starts Fall Much More than Expected
Housing starts in the United States slumped 8.2 percent month-over-month to an annualized rate of 1,192 thousand in December of 2017, compared to market expectations of a 1.7 percent decline. It is the biggest drop since November of 2016 amid an 11.8 percent fall in single-family units.
Published on 2018-01-18

US Housing Starts Unexpectedly Rise in November
Housing starts in the United States went up 3.3 percent month-over-month to an annualized rate of 1,297 thousand in November of 2017, the highest since October of 2016 and beating market expectations of a 3.2 percent fall to 1,230 thousand. It follows a downwardly revised 1,256 thousand in October.
Published on 2017-12-19

US Housing Starts at 1-Year High
Housing starts in the United States jumped 13.7 percent month-over-month to an annualized rate of 1,290 thousand in October of 2017, the highest in a year and beating market expectations of a 5.6 percent rise to 1,180 thousand. It follows an upwardly revised 1,135 thousand in September, which was the lowest reading since September of 2016, mainly due to disruptions caused by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in the South.
Published on 2017-11-17

US Housing Starts Fall to 1-Year Low
Housing starts in the United States fell sharply by 4.7 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 1,127 thousand in September 2017 from an upwardly revised 1,183 thousand in August, compared with market expectations of a 0.5 percent decline to 1,180 thousand. It was the lowest level since September 2016.
Published on 2017-10-18

US Housing Starts Fall for 2nd Month
Housing starts in the United States fell 0.8 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 1180 thousand in August of 2017, following an upwardly revised 1190 thousand in the previous month and compared to market expectations of a 1.7 percent rise. Starts declined in the Northeast and the South.
Published on 2017-09-19

US Housing Starts Unexpectedly Fall in July
Housing starts in the United States slumped 4.8 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 1155 thousand in July of 2017, following a downwardly revised 1213 thousand in the previous month and compared to market expectations of a 0.5 percent rise. Starts declined in the Northeast, Midwest and the West.
Published on 2017-08-16

US Housing Starts Rebound In June
Housing starts in the United States jumped 8.3 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 1215 thousand in June of 2017, following an upwardly revised 1122 thousand in the previous month and compared to market expectations of a 5.8 percent rise. It is the strongest construction activity in four months as starts increased in the Northeast, the Midwest and the West.
Published on 2017-07-19

US Housing Starts At 8-Month Low
Housing starts in the United States slumped 5.5 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 1092 thousand in May of 2017, following a downwardly revised 1156 thousand in the previous month and compared to market expectations of a 4.1 percent rise. It is the weakest construction activity in eight months as starts plunged in the Midwest and the South.
Published on 2017-06-16

US Housing Starts Fall For 2nd Month
Housing starts in the United States went down 2.6 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 1172 thousand in April of 2017, following a downwardly revised 1203 thousand in the previous month and worse than market expectations of a 3.7 percent rise. It is the weakest construction activity in five months as starts fell in the South and the Northeast.
Published on 2017-05-16

US Housing Starts Fall More Than Expected
Housing starts in the United States slumped 6.8 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 1215 thousand in March of 2017, following an upwardly revised 1303 thousand in the previous month and much worse than market expectations of a 3 percent drop. It is the lowest rate in four months, led by drops in the Midwest.
Published on 2017-04-18

US Housing Starts Rise More Than Expected
Housing starts in the United States rose 3 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 1288 thousand in February of 2017, following an upwardly revised 1251 thousand in the previous month and beating market expectations of a 1.4 percent rise. It is the biggest rate in four months as construction of single-family houses hit a near 9-1/2-year high.
Published on 2017-03-16

US Housing Starts Decline 2.6% In January
Housing starts in the United States went down 2.6 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 1246 thousand in January of 2017, following an upwardly revised 1279 thousand in the previous month and due to a fall in the multi-family segment. Figures beat market expectations of 1222 thousand. Building permits rose 4.6 percent to a one-year high of 1285 thousand, also better than forecasts of 1230 thousand.
Published on 2017-02-16

US Housing Starts Rise More Than Expected
Housing starts in the United States jumped 11.3 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 1226 thousand in December of 2016, beating market expectations of 1200 thousand. Multi-segment starts rebounded while single-family declined for the second month. Considering full 2016, housing starts rose 4.9 percent to 1166.4 thousand. Considering full 2016, housing starts rose 4.9 percent to 1166.4 thousand.
Published on 2017-01-19

US Housing Starts Fall From 9-Year High
Housing starts in the United States fell 18.7 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 1090 thousand in November 2016, way below market expectations of 1230 thousand. Single-family housing starts dropped 4.1 percent and those for the volatile multi-family segment tumbled 45.1 percent. Housing starts decreased in all four regions.
Published on 2016-12-16

US Housing Starts Rise to 9-Year High in October
Housing starts in the United States climbed 25.5 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 1323 thousand in October 2016, way above market expectations of 1156 thousand. It was the highest reading since August 2007 and the biggest increase since July 1982, as single-family housing starts advanced 10.7 percent and those for the volatile multi-family segment soared 68.8 percent.
Published on 2016-11-17

US Housing Starts Fall for 2nd Month
Housing starts in the United States tumbled 9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 1047 thousand in September from August of 2016, below market expectations of 1175 thousand. It is the lowest figure since March of 2015, due to a fall in construction of multifamily homes. In contrast, building permits rose 6.3 percent to 1225 thousand, beating expectations of 1165 thousand.
Published on 2016-10-19

US Housing Starts Fall More than Expected
Housing starts in the United States shrank 5.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 1142 thousand in August from July of 2016, after rising a downwardly revised 1.4 percent in the previous period. Figures came much worse than market expectations of a 1.7 percent decline, reaching the lowest in three months. Permits for future construction fell 0.4 percent to 1139 thousand.
Published on 2016-09-20

US Housing Starts Rise to 5-Month High in July
Housing starts in the Unites States rose 2.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1211 thousand in July 2016 compared to a downwardly revised 1186 thousand in the previous month. The figure came in above market expectations of 1180 thousand to hit the highest level since February, as building activity increased across the board. Housing starts rose the most in the Northeast.
Published on 2016-08-16

US Housing Starts at 4-Month High of 1189K
US housing starts jumped 4.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 1189 thousand in June from May of 2016, after falling an upwardly revised 1.7 percent in the previous period. Figures came much better than market expectations of a 0.5 percent gain, reaching the highest in four months, as groundbreaking on single-family homes rebounded.
Published on 2016-07-19

US Housing Starts Drop 0.3% MoM in May
U.S. housing starts slipped 0.3 percent in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1164 Thousand as groundbreaking for multi-family housing units declined 1.2 percent to a 400 Thousand and on single-family homes rose 0.3 percent to a 764 Thousand.
Published on 2016-06-17

US Housing Starts Rise More Than Expected in April
Housing starts in the Unites States rose 6.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1172 thousand in April 2016, compared to an upwardly revised 1099 thousand in the previous month. The figure came in above market expectations of 1127 thousand, boosted by single-family housing starts.
Published on 2016-05-17

US Housing Starts Fall 8.8% in March
Housing starts in the Unites States fell 8.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1089 thousand in March of 2016, compared to an upwardly revised 1194 thousand in the previous month. It is the lowest reading since October last year and well below market expectations of 1170 thousand. Building permits slumped 7.7 percent, hitting a one-year low.
Published on 2016-04-19

US Housing Starts at 5-Month High
Housing starts in the Unites States increased by a higher-than-expected 5.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1178 thousand in February 2016, compared to an upwardly revised 1120 thousand in the previous month. It was the highest reading since September last year, boosted by starts of single-family houses and of buildings with five units or more. Meanwhile, building permits dropped 3.1 percent to 1167 thousand.
Published on 2016-03-16

US Housing Starts, Permits Fall for 2nd Month
Housing starts in the Unites States decreased by 3.8 percent to a three-month low seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1099 thousand in January of 2016, compared to a downwardly revised 1143 thousand in the previous month and missing market expectations of a 2.5 percent growth. Building permits edged down 0.2 percent compared to forecasts of a 0.1 percent drop.
Published on 2016-02-17

US Housing Starts Unexpectedly Fall in December
Housing starts in the Unites States decreased by 2.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1149 thousand in December of 2015, compared to an upwardly revised 1179 thousand in the previous month while missing market expectations of 1.6 percent rise. Building permits also fell by 3.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1232 thousand.
Published on 2016-01-20

US Housing Starts Surge 10.5%
Housing starts in the Unites States jumped 10.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1173 thousand in November of 2015, compared to an upwardly revised 1062 thousand in the previous month, beating market expectations. Building permits went up 11 percent to 1289 thousand, the highest in five months.
Published on 2015-12-16

US Housing Starts Fall to 7-Month Low, Permits Up
Housing starts in the Unites States shrank 11 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1060 thousand in October of 2015, compared to a downwardly revised 1191 thousand in the previous month. It is the lowest figure since May, well below market expectations. However, building permits went up 4.1 percent to 1150 thousand, suggesting robustness in the housing market.
Published on 2015-11-18

US Housing Starts Surge 6.5% in September
Housing starts in the United States rose 6.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,206,000 in September of 2015, following an upwardly revised 1,132,000 in August and beating market forecasts. In contrast, permits shrank 5 percent to an annual rate of 1,103,000.
Published on 2015-10-20

US Housing Starts Down 3% in August, Permits Rebound
Housing starts in the United States fell 3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,126,000 in August of 2015, missing market forecasts. In contrast, building permits rose 3.5 percent to an annual rate of 1,170,000, following a 15.5 percent drop in July.
Published on 2015-09-17

Housing Starts Edge Up, Permits Fall Sharply
Housing starts in the US went up 0.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,206,000 in July, the highest since October of 2007 and following an upwardly revised 1,204,000 in June. In contrast, building permits shrank 16.3 percent to an annual rate of 1,119,000.
Published on 2015-08-18

US Building Activity Recovers in June
U.S. housing starts rose 9.8 percent from a month earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.17 million in June while building permits increased 7.4 percent to 1.34 million. Their are at the highest levels since 2007.
Published on 2015-07-17

Housing Starts Fall, Permits Surge
Privately-owned housing starts decreased 11.1 percent in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,036,000. In contrast, building permits jumped 11.8 percent to 1275 thousand, the highest in nearly eight years.
Published on 2015-06-16

Housing Starts Surge to 7-1/2-Year High
Privately-owned housing starts jumped 20.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,135,000 in April. It is the highest rate since November of 2007 as starts for single-family homes reached a nearly seven-year high.
Published on 2015-05-19

Housing Starts Below Expectations
US privately-owned housing rose 2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 926,000 in March, rebounding from a revised 15.3 percent fall in February but below market forecasts. Building permits shrank 5.7 percent.
Published on 2015-04-16

Housing Starts Tumble in February
US privately-owned housing starts fell 17 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 897,000 in February. Is it the lowest figure since January last year as cold weather hurt groundbreaking mainly in the Northeast and the Midwest.
Published on 2015-03-17

Housing Starts Fall in January
US privately-owned housing starts shrank 2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,065,000 in January. Single family home starts dropped 6.7 percent, offsetting a 12.1 percent gain in the multi-family segment.
Published on 2015-02-18

Housing Starts Rise More Than Expected
US privately-owned housing starts rose 4.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,089,000 in December. It is the strongest figure since July as single-family homes starts hit the highest level in more than six years.
Published on 2015-01-21

US Housing Starts Fell in November
Housing starts shrank 1.6 percent in November, following a revised 1.7 percent rise in October, dragged down by a 5.4 percent drop in single-family homes. Building permits fell at a faster 5.2 percent.
Published on 2014-12-16

US Housing Starts Down in October
Housing starts shrank 2.8 percent in October, dragged down by a 15.5 percent drop in houses with 5 units or more. Building permits surged 4.8 percent to a 6-1/2-year high annual rate of 1,080,000.
Published on 2014-11-19

US Housing Starts Rebound in September
Privately-owned housing starts in September were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,017,000. This is 6.3 percent above the revised August estimate of 957,000 and is 17.8 percent above the September 2013 rate of 863,000.
Published on 2014-10-17

US Housing Starts Fall Sharply in August
Privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 956,000, 14.4 percent below the revised July estimate of 1,117,000. It is the biggest drop since April of 2013.
Published on 2014-09-18

US Housing Starts Beat Expectations in July
Privately-owned housing starts in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,093 thousand. This is 15.7 percent above the revised June rate of 945 thousand. Building permits rose 8.1 percent.
Published on 2014-08-19

US Housing Starts Fall for Second Straight Month
Privately-owned housing starts in June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 893 thousand, 9.3 percent below the revised May estimate of 985,000. Building permits fell 4.2 percent.
Published on 2014-07-17

US Housing Starts Fall in May
Privately-owned housing starts in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,001,000. This is 6.5 percent below the revised April estimate of 1,071,000, but is 9.4 percent above the May 2013 rate of 915,000.
Published on 2014-06-17

US Housing Starts Surge in April
Privately-owned housing starts in April were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,072,000. This is 13.2 percent above the revised March estimate of 947,000 and is 26.4 percent above the April 2013 rate of 848,000.
Published on 2014-05-16

US Housing Starts Rise Below Forecasts
Privately-owned housing starts in March were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 946,000. This is 2.8 percent above the revised February estimate of 920,000, but down 5.9 percent year-on-year.
Published on 2014-04-16

U.S. Housing Starts Fall 0.2% in February
U.S. Housing starts were little changed in February after declining less than previously estimated a month earlier pointing to the stabilization in the home-building industry after winter weather disruptions.
Published on 2014-03-18

US Housing Starts Tumble in January
Privately-owned housing starts in January were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 880,000. This is 16.0 percent below the revised December estimate of 1,048,000 and is 2.0 percent below the January 2013 rate of 898,000.
Published on 2014-02-19

US Housing Starts Fall 9.8% in December
Privately-owned housing starts in December were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 999,000. This is 9.8 percent below the revised November estimate of 1,107,000, but is 1.6 percent above the December 2012 rate of 983,000.
Published on 2014-01-17

U.S. Housing Starts Near 6-Year High in November
Privately-owned housing starts in November were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,091,000. This is 22.7 percent above the revised October estimate of 889,000 and is 29.6 percent above the November 2012 rate of 842,000.
Published on 2013-12-18