The sharp slowdown in household formation in the final quarter of 2015 reflected base effects, and is not a cause for concern. In any event, even though a lack of available homes will act as a constraint on the creation of households, underlying demand from Americans wishing to set up on their own will hold up. That will give homebuilders the confidence to increase production, as well as put upwards pressure on house prices.
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