While permits fell significantly, especially in the Northeast, we’re still seeing much higher rates than same period last year
The recovery in housing is in price alone
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Single-family starts up 16.7 percent
But they were still up 4.7 percent from a year ago
Purchase mortgage apps drop to lowest level since Sept. 2011, housing starts hit 17-month low
Trulia estimates backlog in household formation at 2.4 million
Commentary: Little danger economy will overheat on slow road back to 'normal'
RealtyTrac: Q1 single-family building permits at highest level in 5 years
Census Bureau: annual rate of starts up 46.7 percent from a year ago
Builder confidence lags on tight lending and low appraisals
Builders expect 'modest' rising trajectory in 2013
Low mortgage rates could help keep recovery on track in 2013
Builder confidence rises for 8th consecutive month
Builder confidence at 6-year high