Looking at single-family housing starts, the June number was at a rate of 1,214,000 units, which is 3% less than the May figure of 1,254,000. For buildings with two to four units, the June rate was 35,000. For buildings with five units or more, the June rate was 305,000.
The June regional breakout shows the Northeast, Midwest, and West down compared to May, with the South gaining solidly. Compared to June 99, the South and West are up while the Northeast and Midwest are down.