The number of housing starts through April in Bettendorf continues to lag the pace of construction last year, a particularly strong year for homebuilding. The total valuation of new construction – residential, commercial and industrial – through April totaled $18.6 million, compared to $34.6 million for the same period in 2006. For the April and year-to-date construction comparison, CLICK HERE.
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