U.S. Home Starts Climb to Highest Level in a Year, Permits Rise

U.S. new-home construction rebounded in October to the fastest pace in a year, partly reflecting recovery efforts in the hurricane-stricken South, government figures showed Friday. A pickup in permit applications for one- family dwellings indicates building will remain firm in coming months. ...
U.S. Home Starts Climb to Highest Level in a Year, Permits Rise