West Region Construction Falls as Multifamily Surges Nationally
The rise in January 2026 housing starts was heavily driven by a 29.1% month-over-month surge in multifamily starts, as builders nationwide have been prioritizing large-scale multifamily projects in anticipation of rising rents. However, construction activity in the West region — which includes Oregon and Washington — fell 7.5% to 307,000 units, a notable headwind for PNW builders even as national figures improved.
Source: RIS Media / Econ Review Read the full story: https://www.rismedia.com/2026/04/02/econ-review-a-look-at-marchs-key-market-data/
