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Building permits show signs of life

Building permits show signs of life [1]

Published March 20, 2012 by Geert De Lombaerde

Home builders around the country in February filed for the highest number of permits since the fall of 2008 [2], a sign that the construction sector could add meaningfully to economic growth this year. But you also have to wonder if, as with retail sales, some activity is being pulled forward because of the very mild winter.