The decline in housing starts in May was driven by the single-family sector, which recorded a 6.4% m/m decline. But single-family building permits rose for the first time since November last year. A lack of existing home inventory is supporting new home demand, and despite labour shortages we expect starts will see a gradual rise over the next couple of years.
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