Economy: Page 142
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Former FDIC chair not so sure housing's back yet
Sheila Bair, who warned about mortgages the last time says she is only cautiously optimistic and another dip is possible.
By Ron Gallagher • July 16, 2012 -
Construction materials prices were down again in June
AGC suggested that public transportation projects get in gear quickly to take advantage of the bargains available.
By Ron Gallagher • July 13, 2012 -
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Economy Watch: Weekly jobless claims come in lower than expected
First claims filed for the week ending July 7 were down, but economists laid that to unusual seasonal factors, bot the economy.
By Ron Gallagher • July 13, 2012 -
Most Read Construction News of the Week: Skanska, green building and the housing market
Catch up with the most popular construction industry reads of the last week. We compiled the five most read news posts to catch you up to speed.
By Brian Warmoth • July 12, 2012 -
Oregon law lets owners demand mediation before foreclosure
A law that took effect this week put Oregon among states in which homeowners can demand a face-to-face meeting with lenders who are foreclosing.
By Ron Gallagher • July 12, 2012 -
Note to market: We're done with this housing collapse
Indicators point to the U.S. housing market's having finally begun to claw its way up from a bottom.
By Ron Gallagher • July 11, 2012 -
NAHB warns on effects of Dodd-Frank mortgage requirements
The organization worries about a provision requiring lenders to establish that borrowers will be able to pay
By Ron Gallagher • July 11, 2012 -
Monthly measure of rising residential markets is 84 for July
The organization keeps track of metro areas whose home-building statistics have been rising for at least six consecutive months.
By Ron Gallagher • July 11, 2012 -
Barclay's LIBOR shenanigans could have affected U.S. ARMs
An economist at the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank looked at the numbers and suspects rates on adjustable mortgages were involved.
By Ron Gallagher • July 11, 2012 -
Home builders see a friendly stock market and are using it
Several of the corporate home-building companies are striking while the stock market is feeling good about the industry.
By Ron Gallagher • July 10, 2012 -
Builders' hiring plans show faith in their futures
A national survey found that home builders plan to hire more workers in the next year, though they foresee some shortages and a need for training, too.
By Ron Gallagher • July 10, 2012 -
Consumer attitudes diverge on homes, economic outlook
Fannie Mae found 35% of people think home prices will rise this year, but 57% think the economy is off track.
By Ron Gallagher • July 10, 2012 -
Public-private partnerships looking good for state, local governments
With no recovery in sight for state and local governments,P3s offer a way to stop deferring needed projects.
By Ron Gallagher • July 10, 2012 -
Construction unemployment down overall, but up in several sectors
An analysis of the U.S. Department of Labor's numbers for May provides a less-than-thrilling picture despite the industry-wide number.
By Ron Gallagher • July 10, 2012 -
Commercial balloon loans near 12-month low for pay-offs
The number of commercial real estate loans being paid off when their balloon rates kick in is stubbornly near low.
By Ron Gallagher • July 10, 2012 -
FHA-backed delinquent loans in May stood 23% above last year
The agency reported that 713,104 mortgages it insures were seriously delinquent, a tick up from April.
By Ron Gallagher • July 9, 2012 -
Obama housing scorecard records housing gains
A scorecard kept by federal agencies shows some progress in home sales and owners' equity.
By Ron Gallagher • July 9, 2012 -
NAHB to host first “Rally for Homeownership” in Tampa
The organization is planning events in swing states to keep homeownership issues on the front burner in election campaigns.
By Ron Gallagher • July 5, 2012 -
Widespread net-zero building needs tax incentives for a while longer
The up-front cost of materials for green building will need a tax offset on the construction for "a few more years," advocates say.
By Ron Gallagher • July 5, 2012 -
Calif. governor's signature expected on homeowners' 'Bill of Rights'
Gov. Jerry Brown says the package of bills sent for his signature is a good idea, but did not say when he would sign it into law.
By Ron Gallagher • July 5, 2012 -
Rents hit all-time high as apartment vacancies plunge
Reis, the data-tracking company, says the second-quarter vacancy rate nationally was 4.7% for April through June.
By Ron Gallagher • July 5, 2012 -
National picture for office-space occupancy is dull at best
The amount of occupied office space in the country continues to grow at an anemic pace compared with pre-cession activity.
By Ron Gallagher • July 3, 2012 -
Lending groups warn 3 California municipalities against eminent domain loan-takings
Using eminent domain powers to take troubled mortgages from investors and protect homeowners would damage lending, banking interests said.
By Ron Gallagher • July 2, 2012 -
U.S. construction spending hits two-year high
Private and residential construction see significant upticks as May activity beats April numbers.
By Brian Warmoth • July 2, 2012 -
Most Read Construction News of the Week: 4 WTC, tax cuts and business cash flow
Catch up with this week's most popular news in Construction Dive's five most read news posts of the week. You might see something you missed.
By Brian Warmoth • June 29, 2012
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