28.1 Percent: Increase In Housing Starts In 2012 Over 2011

It is now commonly accepted wisdom that housing has turned around. We had tried spotting the housing bottom as well. We spotted this stat today, that on a year-on-year basis, housing starts are up 28.1 percent (Source)

That is a solid increase, and housing starts are arguably a solid leading indicator for overall economic growth - so we are looking at a good 2013 and an even better 2014 overall.