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Austin residential permits slide as construction costs spike
Original: Austin’s residential permitting figures slide further amidst spiking construction costs
Austin's residential permitting numbers have fallen further, with the decline coinciding with sharply rising construction costs. The drop suggests builders and developers are pulling back on new housing projects in the Texas capital as higher material and labor expenses squeeze project economics. The trend adds to concerns about housing supply in one of the fastest-growing US cities.
Why now: Rising construction costs are pushing Austin builders to delay or shelve residential projects, worsening housing supply concerns.
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- Austin’s residential permitting figures slide further amidst spiking construction costs · The Real Deal
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