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Twin Cities home builders continued to see a decline in construction activity in 2007, according to a recent report from the Builders Association of the Twin Cities.
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The metro area had 8,961 permits in 2007, down from 12,644 units permitted in 2006. Builders again experienced a regional market decline throughout 2007.
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Despite the continuing market decline, the National Association of Home Builders remains confident about the future, said association President KC Chermak.
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 <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:53:21 -0600</pubDate>
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