
- Prior was 1309K
- Building permits 1524 vs 1340K expected
- Prior building permits 1339K
This is a strong and surprising number. Home builders have been slowing but they're continuing to build.

This is a strong and surprising number. Home builders have been slowing but they're continuing to build.
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