Following Follow this topic Unfollow Follow this topic Housing Starts and Completions ...more info Housing Starts measure how many new homes or buildings began construction in the period to show the strength of the housing market. This also gives a guide to the economy's strength. Sign up to comment Tag your Squawks to reach a wider audience. Attach images or documents Attachments Close Be the first to write a squawk about Housing Starts and Completions by typing into the box above.