Single-family starts fell for the second consecutive month in February, as winter storms and record high lumber prices disrupted construction. But as those constraints ease, housing starts will climb higher in the coming months. Looking further ahead, tight inventory will support homebuilder confidence, and we expect single-family starts will average 1.2m in 2021.
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