Economics

Housing Starts in U.S. Soar After Winter-Related Setback

  • Pace of new construction in March was strongest since 2006
  • One-unit homes authorized, awaiting starts near 14-year high

    

Photographer: Bing Guan/Bloomberg
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U.S. housing starts rebounded sharply in March to the highest since 2006, exceeding forecasts and indicating residential construction is getting back on track after a winter storm-related setback.