8:30a Housing permits essentially flat at 1.14 million pace in August and 2.3% lower for the year 8:30a Starts are 0.9% lower than a year ago in August, Commerce Department says 8:30a Housing starts slide 5.8% to annual 1.14 million pace in August, missing forecasts 8:30a Housing starts slide 5.8% to annual 1.14 million pace in August, missing forecasts