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Housing starts, permits begin 2025 in the deep freeze
Feb 19, 2025The U.S. Census Bureau’s new construction report for January 2025 shows that housing starts fell sharply relative to December. Colder-than-normal temperatures and rising mortgage rates put the freeze on homebuilders.
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Logan Mohtashami: How low do mortgage rates need to go for builders?
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Rising mortgage rates zap builder confidence
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The Federal Reserve’s housing recession dilemma
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Single-family construction ticked up in November after hurricanes
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Mortgage rates remain elevated post-election
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Here’s why we won’t build millions of new homes
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Is home construction entering a slowdown?
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New-home sales beat estimates but need a dose of reality
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The Fed’s monetary policy is stifling new construction
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Home construction data offers glimmers of optimism — but with a caveat
Oct 18, 2024
