Economy: Page 101
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Young adults without college education are buying homes sooner
20-somethings who skipped college buy younger, but fall behind within a few years.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Renters more 'financially fragile' than homeowners
Study shows tenants have more debt, less savings, and lack financial ‘literacy.’
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 21, 2014 -
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Existing home sales rise to highest level in a year
Still, the number is lower than it was in September 2013.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Housing sales strong in 12 cities with high concentration of scientists
Math and science professionals, as well as Baby Boomers, are boosting sales activity.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Red state, blue state: Politics plays role in health of housing markets
Republican-leaning states are ‘better off’ than their more liberal neighbors, an analysis shows.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Big news about housing could indicate a strengthening U.S. economy
Apartment building outshines single-family home construction in latest Census numbers.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Home ownership makes Australians wealthiest in world
Rapid accumulation of property over 14 years pushed their median net worth to $258,000.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 20, 2014 -
It's cheaper to own home than rent: Trulia
Low mortgage interest rates and rising rents have turned the tables.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Montgomery County Planning Commission
September housing starts up 6.3%
Combined with strong consumer confidence, the outlook for a strong housing recovery is improving.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 19, 2014 -
Non-residential starts fall in September
An end-of-season decline is not unusual, as starts tend to spike during the summer.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Black homeowners see greater decline in home values than whites, Hispanics
Researchers find that the housing recovery has been slower in areas with large African-American populations.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 17, 2014 -
After optimistic outlooks, home builder confidence drops
Though the dip in optimism brings the confidence level to a more normal range, NAHB’s president says.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 17, 2014 -
London real estate prices reach record high
Housing values topped 500,000-pound mark in July.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 15, 2014 -
Multifamily tenants span age, income levels
‘Renters by choice’ are a growing segment of apartment dwellers.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Are apartment complex amenities the future of single family communities?
Money isn't the only reason people rent—the lifestyle of multifamily complexes is also enticing.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 15, 2014 -
Toll Brothers might reconsider building in Toronto
A prior decision to stay out of the market was ‘a missed opportunity,’ the CEO says now.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Study: Homes in New England are the most expensive in the country
A new NAHB study the shows differences among U.S. regions in home prices, sizes, and features.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Hourly wages for construction workers rise
Those who changed jobs increased their salaries more than employees who stayed put.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Housing market could strengthen this fall
More inventory and spots of heavy activity could contribute to better-than-usual autumn activity.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Builders sweeten new home deals with expensive incentives
Desperate times call for deep discounts and irresistible perks
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Wells Fargo economists predict housing market will respond well to growing economy
Low unemployment and healthy consumer spending indicate potential homebuyers are becoming confident.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 12, 2014 -
Home Depot forecasts 5% growth in sales this year
The home-improvement chain is expecting brisk business from remodeling contractors and DIY-ers.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 12, 2014 -
The next generation of skyscrapers: Made with wood?
The architect of the proposed world’s tallest wood building is giving away an instruction manual.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 10, 2014 -
Mortgage lending restrictions cause 83% of home builders to lose sales
In a new NAHB survey, half of single-family builders described lending as ‘tight.’
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 10, 2014 -
After summertime doubts, consumers show optimism in September
The results of Fannie Mae’s latest National Housing Survey point to a good news for 2015.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 8, 2014
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