Economy: Page 127
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Survey finds Americans regaining confidence that home values will rise
In its December survey of how people feel nationally about housing, Fannie Mae found that almost half think home prices will continue to rise.
By Ron Gallagher • Jan. 7, 2013 -
Jobs data for states show that it's a lumpy recovery across the U.S.
Lest stories about "the recovery" be too broadly interpreted, an investment blog broke down the data to show which states have had the strongest recoveries based on unemployment rates and which are still hurting.
By Ron Gallagher • Jan. 7, 2013 -
Generation Y is changing what multifamily developers build
Shocked by what's required for home ownership, renters age 20-34 are valuing amenities over space as they seek apartments.
By Ron Gallagher • Jan. 6, 2013 -
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By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 4, 2013 -
Growth in construction jobs last month is really about residential progress
Residential accounts for 18,100 of 30,000 new jobs in December, and nonresidential was behind its December 2011 level.
By Ron Gallagher • Jan. 4, 2013 -
Prices look good as housing heads into the second lap of the race to recovery
Data firm Trulia says consistent price increases through 2012 put the market in a good position to keep up the pace this year.
By Ron Gallagher • Jan. 3, 2013 -
Gilbane: Construction jobs grew in '12 as spending crept up, and '13 will see more
This year should see a gain of 4.9% in nonresidential construction spending, like 2012 did, but with no help from the public sector.
By Ron Gallagher • Jan. 3, 2013 -
November nonresidential construction goes downhill
Despite that, however, Associated Builders and Contractors thinks there is pent-up demand for building.
By Ron Gallagher • Jan. 2, 2013 -
A few office developers are returning to something called 'speculation'
Putting up an office tower without tenants on the hook first is an idea the industry has not seen implemented in recent times.
By Ron Gallagher • Jan. 2, 2013 -
If construction is coming back to life, who's going to do it?
A lot of workers who lost jobs in the recession are not waiting at the door to get those jobs back, so contractors face shortages.
By Ron Gallagher • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Housing seen again as an economic booster, not a drag, going into '13
Some observers are betting that housing is pulling the U.S. economy ahead as we go into 2013, no longer holding it back.
By Ron Gallagher • Jan. 1, 2013 -
Pending home sales were up for third straight month in November
It's a good indicator for the home-building industry that real estate agents report deals continue to grow.
By Ron Gallagher • Jan. 1, 2013 -
REIT leader: Housing likely to survive any fiscal-cliff woes
The head of a real estate investment trust says housing is among the parts of the economy best suited to weather economic uncertainty.
By Ron Gallagher • Jan. 1, 2013 -
Builders may live and die by their websites, and sharp and helpful are essential qualities
A website is often the only chance a builder has to make an impression, so it is critical to invite visitors in and threat them well.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Ask KB Home if there is a housing recovery: Oh yeah!
When the fiscal year closed Nov. 30, revenue was up for the fourth quarter and backlog was up for the year, even though quarterly net income fell because of a one-time event last year.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Housing starts slacken in November data, but permits hit a higher pace
Housing starts in November came in at an annual rate lower than October's, but building permits rose 3.6%.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 19, 2012 -
Leasing and finance industry expects good 2013 for construction equipment business
The overall outlook for leasing or financing purchases of equipment is muted, but the companies that provide those services see a 15% climb for construction.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 19, 2012 -
Monthly builder confidence index moves closer to majority optimism
The December report from the National Association of Home Builders puts the mark at 47, with 50 being the tipping point.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 19, 2012 -
U.K. builders' woes contrast starkly with growing confidence in U.S. home market
Any American home builders who think things are still glum here should look across the Atlantic and give thanks.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 18, 2012 -
Latest index of demand for architects' services bodes well for 2013
In October, the most recent count, the often-watched Architectural Billings Index rose more than it has sin ce December 2010.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 18, 2012 -
Lender sees opportunity in filling Ariz. home builders' needs
It's hard to participate in the housing recovery without construction financing, and Sabal Financial Group LP sees profits in providing it.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 17, 2012 -
After 50 Years, Preservation Group Graduates from Tenant to Owner at Colonial Schoolhouse
by Adriana Pop, Associate Editor After leasing the Brick School House from the city of Providence for a half-century, the Providence Preservation Society is graduating from the historic building’s long-time tenant to its new owner. The organization is acquiring the Brick [...]
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 16, 2012 -
One economist's picks for the 10 best housing markets in the new year
The chief economist of real estate data service Trulia is not including places with big price increases this year if fundamentals do not cut it.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 13, 2012 -
Global economy pushes materials prices down 1.1% in November
Overall, prices for construction materials went down because of global economic worries that have inhibited demand, Associated Builders and Contractors reports.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 13, 2012
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