Patrick Newport

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Housing Permits Hit Four-Year High in November

Starts, however, did poorly, led by a significant drop in single-family. More

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Multifamily Sector Boosts Starts and Permits Report

May’s numbers reflect a larger shift from owning to renting, says economist Patrick Newport. More

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Residential Construction Spending Up

Overall construction spending dipped in January, likely a consequence of the weather. More

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Multifamily Starts Surge, Single-Family Dips Lower

A 77.7% jump in multifamily starts fueled a 14.6% overall increase in starts for January. More

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Construction Spending Hits 10-Year Low in December

Poor weather may explain the month's dreary showing. More

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December Starts Lag While Permits Look Hopeful

Bad weather is credited for December's poor showing in starts. More

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Forecasters Hedge Bets on Improvements in Housing Market for 2011

Job growth will be key to spurring buyer demand. More

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Single-Family Construction Spending Grows For First Time in 40 Months

But multifamily, weakened by too much building during the boom and too little credit now, slides 7.2% in June. More

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