Total housing starts were at 464 thousand (SAAR) in January, by far the lowest level since the Census Bureau began tracking housing starts in 1959.

Single-family starts were at 347 thousand in January; also the lowest level ever recorded (since 1959).

Single-family permits were at 335 thousand in January, suggesting single family starts may fall further next month - although total permits were greater than starts, suggesting total starts might increase next month.