Housing starts fall 5.2%; single-family permits down 4.0%
U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), New Residential Construction · Oct 20, 2026 · 0 views · Construction
September starts fell 5.2% to an annual rate of 1.221 million. Single-family starts fell 4.6% to 859,000, and single-family permits fell 4.0% to 845,000. Why it matters for operators: Less new building can mean less competition for resale listings over time, but monthly data is noisy. Watch the trend before you count on it.
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