Local homebuilding down 30 percent in 4th quarter (Houston Chronicle)
Story date: 2008-02-07 02:16:20
Added on: 2008-02-07 14:25:23
New home construction in the Houston area fell 30 percent in the fourth quarter and closings declined 16 percent, according to data released today by national housing consulting firm Metrostudy.
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