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Single-Family Starts Slow Amid High Costs | Real Estate News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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Summary
New home construction in June delivered mixed results: apartment builds surged while single-family starts dipped, leaving the housing shortage unaddressed where it matters most. Builders are struggling under rising mortgage rates, soaring material costs, and labor shortages, with confidence at its lowest this year. Permits for single-family homes also fell, signaling a bleak outlook. Yet, a small silver lining: new home sales edged up as builders rolled out incentives to clear inventory — proof that some buyers are still willing to move, even in tough times. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6f8a053790d0353f