BUSINESS MEMO: SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING BOOM

Single-family homebuilding is expected to top the 100-mark again this year.

Jackson has experienced an explosion of homebuilding over the past three years. During 1993 and 1994, Jackson permit office issued permits for more than 350 single-residence homes -- 207 in 1994 and 151 in 1993.

In 1995, Jackson officials reported 111 single-family home permits in the amount of $9.8 million. This year's figures are expected to top 1995. During the first six months, 65 homebuilding permits have been issued in the amount of $6.8 million.