U.S. EconomyJan. Housing Starts: +1.5% to 699K vs. 675K expected and 689K (revised) last month. Permits...Feb. 16, 2012 8:34 AM ETBy: Yigal Grayeff, SA News Editor2 Comments Jan. Housing Starts: +1.5% to 699K vs. 675K expected and 689K (revised) last month. Permits +0.7% to 676K vs. 680K expected and 671K (revised) last month. Recommended For YouTrending AnalysisTrending News