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Forecast of New, Privately Owned Housing Starts

Chart of New Housing Units Started with Forecast

New Privately Owned Housing Units Started. Thousand Units, Annual Rate.

Chart of U.S. Total Housing Starts with Forecast

Housing Starts Forecast Values

New Privately Owned Housing Units Started. Thousand Units, Annual Rate.

Month Date Forecast Value Avg Error
0 Aug 2026 1275.0 ±0.0
1 Sep 2026 1185.0 ±42.0
2 Oct 2026 1239.0 ±46.4
3 Nov 2026 1210.0 ±48.9
4 Dec 2026 1180.0 ±50.7
5 Jan 2027 1210.0 ±52.1
6 Feb 2027 1170.0 ±53.3
7 Mar 2027 1160.0 ±54.3
8 Apr 2027 1150.0 ±55.1

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