Home builders initiated construction of far fewer new homes in October than the month before, a big and unexpected drop for the struggling industry, according to a government report issued Wednesday.
home constructionHome construction at lowest point in 6 monthsEconomic news - CNNMoney.com Wed, 11/18/2009 - 08:16
U.S. Housing Starts Hit 9-Month HighNYT > Your Money Thu, 09/17/2009 - 07:09
Aa big surge in apartment building offset a decline in single-family home construction, the government said. Quality of home construction on the riseEconomic news - CNNMoney.com Tue, 09/15/2009 - 02:51
Builders may not be putting up as many houses as they did during the boom, but what they are building, they're building better. Tags:
Are housing starts a sign of the bottom?Marketplace Tue, 06/16/2009 - 10:51
After a dismal April, home construction did surprisingly well in May, depending on how you look at the numbers. Apartments lead housing market back?Marketplace Tue, 03/17/2009 - 11:14
Home construction for February was up 22%, due in large part to apartment construction. Should we be excited about the numbers? |
