The October U.S. Census Bureau reported that new home construction significantly improved as multifamily units climbed back from a decline during September as well as single-family starts. The growth is attributed to new buyer demand and the entrance of Millennials into the market.
Privately-owned housing starts increased 25.5% in October to 1.32 million representing a 23.3% improvement over 2015’s 1.07 million.
Single-family housing starts increased 10.7% from September’s 785,000 to 869,000 in October.
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+ In addition, the number of building permits also increased in October.
+ Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits increased 0.3% in October to 1.229 million, up 4.6% from 2015’s 1.18 million.
+ Single-family authorizations increase 2.7% from September’s 742,000 to 762,000 in October.
+ Builder confidence remained high in November, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
+ Privately-owned housing completions also increased in October by 5.5% from September’s 1 million to 1.05 million and up 7.2% from 2015’s 984,000.
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