The good news that single-family starts saw their largest month-on-month gain for 40-years was tempered to some extent by a drop in building permits to an 18-month low, which implies that surge will prove short-lived. Nevertheless, even as the economy slows, solid new home demand should help starts make steady upward progress over the next couple of years.
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