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Builder Confidence Falls to Record Low

Builder Confidence Falls to Record Low

Washington, DC, October 16, 2007--Builder confidence in the market for new single-family homes was further shaken in October due to continuing problems in the mortgage market.

Housing Starts Off 10.2, Lowest Since 1993

Housing Starts Off 10.2, Lowest Since 1993

Washington, DC, October 17, 2007--Housing starts dropped 10.2% to an annual rate of 1.191 million following a 1.327 million rate the prior month, the Commerce Department said.

Consumer Prices Rise in September

Consumer Prices Rise in September

Washington, DC, October 17, 2007--Consumers prices rose 0.3% followed a 0.1% decline in August prompted by falling oil prices, according to the Labor Department.

Mortgage Apps Inch Up Last Week

Mortgage Apps Inch Up Last Week

Washington, DC, October 17, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 12, 2007.