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Homebuying Activity Returns as Inventory Increases

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Homebuying Activity Returns as Inventory Increases. An uptick in homebuying activity in June after months of decline shows slowed buying activity resulted from low inventory, says the National Association of Realtors (NAR). June housing inventory was up 3.3% Phoenix issued the third highest number of permits at just over 36,000.

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New-Home Construction Activity Increases Following a Surge in Building Permits

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New-Home Construction Activity Increases Following a Surge in Building Permits. Builders are chipping away at record-low housing inventory, but they may not be moving fast enough to keep pace with escalating demand. million, while permitting saw a 6.5% Thu, 01/20/2022 - 10:32. December 2021 housing starts were up 2.5%

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New-Home Construction Reaches Highest Level Since 2006

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New-home construction starts and permits reached the highest level since 2006 in December, according to MarketWatch. Permits for December 2020 were 17% higher than one year ago and up 4.5% Growth in the single-family sector drove the rise in both housing starts and building permits. cbroderick. Thu, 01/21/2021 - 09:33.

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10 Cities That Will Dominate Home Construction in 2021

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The Realtor.com data team took a look at which parts of the country could get some relief with some brand-new inventory. Amid soaring home prices and crazy bidding wars, builders trying to put a dent in the insatiable demand for housing have applied for 14% more permits so far this year compared with the same 2020 period, per the U.S.

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Fed Economist Forecasts Uptick in Single-Family Construction

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After decades of underbuilding and a recent shift to remote work, Rappaport predicts that national single-family permits could eventually rise to a long-term annual rate of 1.4 million, but a number of challenges remain for regional builders across the U.S., NAHB reports.

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The Best Metros for Homebuyers and Home Builders

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Housing inventory has fallen continuously during the past nine years while buyer demand has only risen, says the National Association of Realtors (NAR). These markets are also prime opportunities for home builders because the increase in inventory remains lower than demand. The Best Metros for Homebuyers and Home Builders. cbroderick.

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How To Properly Transport A Crane

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Acquire The Necessary Permits. Transporting heavy equipment requires you to get permits. The permits you have to acquire, however, depend on the size and weight of the heavy equipment being transported. Drivers should also be aware of the laws and permits that are required by authorities. Choose A Reliable Moving Company.