Multi-family housing construction drove the growth in housing starts in March, according to the latest data release by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  Total starts were 11% higher than in March 2017, at a seasonally adjusted annual rate. Single-family starts fell in March but the number of permits for new houses is high and indicates future growth.  Existing-home sales grew for the second consecutive month in March. While demand for homes is up in the current economic environment, low supply and rising home ...