U.S. Commerce Department: Northeast housing starts fall in February, building permits rise

Privately-owned housing starts in February fell 51.3 percent for the Northeast to 73,000, according to data released by the U.S. Commerce Department. January’s total was 150,000. However, building permits for the Northeast rose in February, increasing 40.4 percent to 125,000. To read the entire U.S. Commerce Department press release, click here.