Building permits in February 2014 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 1,018,000, up 7.7 percent from the January rate and up 6.9 percent from February 2013.
Housing starts in February 2014 were at a SAAR of 907,000, down 0.2 percent from January and down 6.4 percent from February 2013.
