Why Housing Starts Surged While Permits Fell

In June 2026, housing starts jumped to 1.427 million, a big leap from May's 1.199 million, while building permits dipped to 1.374 million. Lucas and Luna dig into what this divergence means for the market. They explore how builders are rushing to break ground before tariffs bite, why permits lag starts in this cycle, and what it signals for home prices and inventory down the road. With mortgage rates hovering near 6.67 percent and the median home price at 410,700 dollars, the hosts connect the dots between builder behavior, policy uncertainty, and the lock-in effect that's still shaping the market. This episode gives you a clear read on why the housing market is moving the way it is and what to watch next. #HousingStarts #BuildingPermits #Homebuilders #MortgageRates #Tariffs #HousingMarket #RealEstate #Economics #HomePrices #Inventory #Construction #FedPolicy #HousingEconomy #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #EconomicIndicators #SupplyChain #RateLockIn Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo