Building permits drop by one-third

Residential construction activity in the Twin Cities was down by about one-third during the first half of the year, according to figures released Thursday, but industry leaders continue to stress optimistic signs for the local housing market.

[Gopherstate]

Why build any homes?There is a ton of exsisting homes,condo's,and town homes for sale already.

[BirdMan]

So why can't we deport all the illegal aliens? It appears we don't need them now to build houses and probably never did need them.