Building Permits Rise as New Report Finds More Economic Softness in 2026

Thursday, February 19th, 2026

At the end of 2025, the leading indicators of the economy suggested a slowing contraction, but enduring consumer cynicism. The latest Leading Economic Indicators (LEI) report from nonprofit business research organization The Conference Board found a 0.2% decline in December, compared to a 0.3% decline in November.  The report’s baseline (measured against 2016, rated at…

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Housing Starts Saw Significant Jump to End 2025, but Builders ‘Cautious’ for 2026

Wednesday, February 18th, 2026

While 2025 overall was markedly disappointing for homebuilders, large jumps in new construction at the end of the year seem to outline a brighter future for 2026, one that builders are looking to approach with caution.  A delayed New Residential Construction report from the Census Bureau found that housing starts in December came in at…

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