Housing pulse
Housing starts
New privately owned housing units started (SAAR, thousands) — new construction pipeline
Snapshot as of Oct 16, 2026, 3:58 PM EDT
Latest (Aug 2026)
1.27M -2.6%
Why Floor du Jour tracks this
Housing starts measure how many new homes are breaking ground. New construction pulls hard-surface and soft flooring months later through builder specs and option packages.
What this snapshot suggests
- Housing starts is down 2.6% versus the prior release.
- Official series can be revised — always confirm the latest observation on FRED or the primary agency.
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For information only. Not investment advice. Macro series are delayed and revised. Always verify on FRED or the primary agency.