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U.S. Housing Starts Forecast

U.S. Housing Starts Forecast Values

Total New Privately Owned Housing Units Started. Thousand Units, Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate.

Month Date Forecast Value Avg Error
0 Jan 2026 1487.0 ±0.0
1 Feb 2026 1343.0 ±42.0
2 Mar 2026 1288.0 ±46.4
3 Apr 2026 1253.0 ±48.9
4 May 2026 1294.0 ±50.7
5 Jun 2026 1241.0 ±52.1
6 Jul 2026 1201.0 ±53.3
7 Aug 2026 1184.0 ±54.3
8 Sep 2026 1212.0 ±55.1

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