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October’s housing starts and permits drop to recession-level figures despite calls for increased construction

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Housing starts fell 3.1% below September ’s revised estimate, landing at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,311,000 units.

Building permits declined 0.6% from September , marking a 7.7% drop from October 2023 .

HousingWire said construction companies have shown increased optimism when mortgage rates approach 6% , but consistently pull back when rates climb between 6.75% and 7.5% .

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