Starts, Permits Saw Unexpected Gains In October
Housing starts surged unexpectedly in October, suggesting some relief for homebuyers grappling with tight inventory. Housing starts were up 1.9% last month to a 1.37 million annualized rate, their highest point in three months, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Single-family starts rose a modest 0.2%, adding to a 3.2% month-over-month increase in…