CATIFORIIIA BUILDING PBRMITS FOR SEPTEMBER

Western light construction continues ahead of. L957, with dwellings particularly strong. T.he picture in September, as gathered by Western Building, is based on figures from 384 areas for total permits, 357 areas for dwelling.

Dwelling units are ap 29.9/o, from 1(338 to 21,C64l. valuation is up 2B/o, from $172,549,897 to $221,083,495.

Figures on the very healthy Western dwelling construction industry show that permits are up more than valuation. The general pattern in recent years, during the steady climb in housing star,ts, has been valuation up more than fotal permits. The ratio shown in September's figures has generally existed for several months and possibly ,indicates some firming of housing costs. Every state reported dwelling activity up,

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