The numbers: Construction of new homes rose 1.9% in October, as builders amped up new projects.
The pace of construction increased as builders saw a pressing need for more housing units, with the resale market continuing to deal with a shortage.
Housing starts rose to a 1.37 million annual pace from 1.35 million in October, the government…
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