Number of 5,000+ Square Foot Homes Down in 2022

2023-09-28T10:23:23-05:00

According to the annual data from the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC), a total of 29,000 5,000+ square-foot homes were started in 2022, down from 33,000 in 2021.  In the boom year of 2006, the number of new 5,000+ square foot homes reached a peak of 45,000.   In 2007, the number fell to 37,000.  In 2008, only 20,000 such homes were started, and from 2009 to 2012, the number remained well under 20,000 a year, but has been consistently above 20,000 since then. On a percentage basis, the share of new homes started with 5,000 square feet or more of living space was also down slightly, from 2.90% in 2021 to 2.85% in 2022.  In 2015, the 5,000+ square foot home share reached a peak of 3.92%.  Since then, the share has fluctuated in a band between 2.50% and 3.10%.  The 2022 decline in the share of 5,000+ square foot homes is consistent with the recent downward trend in median and average size of new single-family homes reported elsewhere. Tabulating the major characteristics of 5,000+ square foot homes started in 2022 shows that 80% have a porch, 70% have a finished basement, 68% have 4 bathrooms or more, 66% have a patio, 67% have a 3-or-more car garage, 56% belong to a community association and 54% have 5 bedrooms or more. Related ‹ Lot Values Trail Behind InflationTags: economics, eye on the economy, home building, housing economics, single-family, starts, survey of construction

Number of 5,000+ Square Foot Homes Down in 20222023-09-28T10:23:23-05:00

Single-Family Starts Decline in June but Permits Post Gain

2023-07-19T09:16:36-05:00

Single-family production fell back after four straight monthly gains as elevated construction costs and rising mortgage rates led to a reduction in home building activity and affordability conditions worsened for home buyers. Overall housing in June decreased 8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.43 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The June reading of 1.43 million starts is the number of housing units builders would begin if development kept this pace for the next 12 months. Within this overall number, single-family starts decreased 7% to a 935,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate. The three-month moving average (a useful gauge given recent volatility) edged up to 929,000 starts, as charted below. On a year-over-year basis, single-family housing starts are down 7.4% compared to June 2022. The multifamily sector, which includes for-rent apartment buildings and condos, decreased 9.9% to an annualized 499,000 pace for 2+ unit construction in June. The three-month moving average for multifamily construction has been a solid 518,000-unit annual rate. On a year-over-year basis, multifamily construction is down 9.4%. On a regional and year-to-date basis, combined single-family and multifamily starts are 13.9% lower in the Northeast, 19.4% lower in the Midwest, 11.5% lower in the South and 21% lower in the West. As an indicator of the economic impact of housing, there are now 688,000 single-family homes under construction. This is 17.0% lower than a year ago. There are currently 994,000 apartments under construction, the highest levels since May 1973, and is up 15.7% compared to a year ago (859,000). Total housing units now under construction (single-family and multifamily combined) are 0.3% lower than a year ago. While single-family starts are down 21.1% year-to-date, single-family completions are down just 2.3% compared to a year ago. Multifamily completions are up 25.8% compared to June 2022. Any additional housing supply is good news for inflation data because more inventory will help reduce shelter inflation, which is now a leading source of growth for the CPI. Overall permits decreased 3.7% to a 1.44 million unit annualized rate in June. Single-family permits increased 2.2% to a 922,000 unit rate but are down 2.7% compared to a year ago. Multifamily permits decreased 12.8% to an annualized 518,000 pace and is down 31.2% compared to June 2022. The June pace for multifamily permits are at lowest level since late 2020, which is a sign of future apartment construction slowing. Looking at regional permit data on a year-to-date basis, permits are 23.4% lower in the Northeast, 20.8% lower in the Midwest, 16.2% lower in the South and 23.6% lower in the West. Related ‹ Builder Confidence Edges Higher Despite Rising Rate ConcernsTags: economics, home building, housing, multifamily, single-family, starts

Single-Family Starts Decline in June but Permits Post Gain2023-07-19T09:16:36-05:00

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