February 23, 2012

Housing starts up unexpectedly in September

Housing starts up unexpectedly in September

Builders work on a home in Gretna, Neb., where a sign declares the home sold. Home construction rose slightly last month on the strength of single-family homes, but the market was still too weak to propel growth in the battered industry.Home construction rose slightly last month on the strength of single-family homes, but the market was still too weak to propel growth in the battered industry.