New report: 2012 housing starts will jump

Metrostudy looked at most MSAs in the country, estimates a 12% increase in starts

January 3, 2012
housing starts, housing market, new home construction, 2012
Metrostudy looked at most MSAs in the country and estimates a 12% increase in housing starts.

Metrostudy researched all or part of all 84 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) around the country and found that starts will increase nationwide in 2012, the company’s website reported.

Metrostudy’s newly updated forecast for 2012 is:
Total starts: 660,000 (up 12.0%)
Single-family starts: 469,000 (up 9.8%)
Multi-family starts: 191,000 (up 17.9%)

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