Housing-permit rise continues

There were 23 building permits issued for single-family homes in November, up 53 percent from October’s 15 permits, according to city records.

The city has issued 109 permits since the start of its fiscal year in July, more than double the 49 sold during the same period last year.

So far in 2012, 277 new-home permits have been issued, compared to 120 in all of 2011.