Single-family housing starts in November were at a rate of 1.281 million; this is 8.1 percent above the October figure of 1.185 million. The November rate for units in buildings with five units or more was 277,000.

Privately owned housing completions in November were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.915 million. This is 0.2 percent below the revised October estimate of 1.919 million, but is 0.3 percent above the November 2005 rate of 1.909 million.

Single-family housing completions in November were at a rate of 1.540 million; this is one percent below the October figure of 1.556 million. The November rate for units in buildings with five units or more was 304,000.

Privately owned housing units authorized by building permits in November were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.506 million. This is three percent below the revised October rate of 1.553 million and is 31.3 percent below the November 2005 estimate of 2.191 million.