FAST FACT

Nov. 1, 2000
Housing starts rose 0.3 percent and building permits rose 1.3 percent in September after decreases of 0.1 percent and 1.7 percent, respectively, in August.

Housing starts rose 0.3 percent and building permits rose 1.3 percent in September after decreases of 0.1 percent and 1.7 percent, respectively, in August.