Home Construction Rising in Broward and Palm Beach Counties

The housing market in Broward and Palm Beach counties is bucking national trends with increased new construction activity.

Broward County had a 25 percent year-over-year surge in housing starts, with construction commencing on 308 homes. Includes single-family residences, townhouses and duplexes in its reports. It does not include condos.

Builders in Palm Beach County are targeting sites west of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Palm Beach Gardens. In Broward, the residential development community has zeroed in on Parkland