New home permits and starts for June, 2017; nice increases compared to May and June of 2016

The U.S. Census Bureau released new data today on building permits in June 2017 showing a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 1,254,000, up 7.4 percent from the revised May rate, and up 5.1 percent from June 2016.
Housing starts in June 2017 were at a SAAR of 1,215,000, up 8.3 percent from May 2016, and up 2.1 percent from June 2016.

TMLS market update video for 2Q/17

News & Observer article on the RTP housing market for 2Q/17

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Fed governor comments on US housing finance reform

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NAR pending sales index for May; 2017

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Case Shiller price index for May; 2017

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U.S. house median prices over time; how do today’s prices compare?

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