housing News Updates

Housing starts jumped 10.5% in August, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

Housing starts grew 1.7% in July, while building permits dropped 3.1%, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

Housing starts fell 5% in June following expiration in April of a home sales tax credit, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

Housing starts fell in May following the expiration in April of a home sales tax credit, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

Housing starts rose in April to the highest level in a year and a half, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

Housing starts rose in March, while building permits increased to the highest level in almost a year and a half, the Commerce Department said Friday.