Housing starts remain well below the historical 50-year averages of about 1,500,000 per year, even with new construction expected to rise from 776,000 units last year to more than 1.1 million in 2013. 42% National New Construction growth sounds very promising. In our coastal beachfront communities of Old Naples, Aqualane Shores, and Port Royal, the luxury construction sector is excelling rapidly. Buyers are realizing the gains and grabbing prime land locations for new homes.