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New Residential Construction
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Privately-owned housing starts in August 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,275,000. This is 2.6 percent (+/- 12.0%)* below the revised July 2026 estimate of 1,309,000. August 2026: -2.6* % Change July 2026 (r): -9.0* % Change
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