National Association of Home Builders: Multifamily Gains Lift Overall Starts Despite Single-Family Decline
July 17, 2026
July 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release:
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Multifamily Gains Lift Overall Starts Despite Single-Family Decline
Strong multifamily growth pushed overall housing starts higher in June, while single-family production remained sluggish as elevated mortgage rates, rising construction costs and persistent labor shortages continued to weigh on the market.
Overall housing starts increased 1 . . .
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Multifamily Gains Lift Overall Starts Despite Single-Family Decline
Strong multifamily growth pushed overall housing starts higher in June, while single-family production remained sluggish as elevated mortgage rates, rising construction costs and persistent labor shortages continued to weigh on the market.
Overall housing starts increased 1 . . .