Economy: Page 75
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Redfin: Consumers don't expect home prices to ease anytime soon
High housing prices are making the trade-up process for existing homeowners a challenge.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 31, 2016 -
US homeownership rate inches up in Q3
Of the 1.1 million households formed during the third quarter, more than half were owners.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 28, 2016 -
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Zillow: Renters head to smaller markets — but can supply keep up?
Cities like Nashville, TN, and Raleigh, NC, are seeing an influx of new renters in search of low rents and strong economic activity.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 28, 2016 -
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20 hottest housing markets in October
California leads Realtor.com's monthly ranking of the most active real estate markets.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 28, 2016 -
PulteGroup: What millennials want when buying a home
Hint: Much the same as previous generations, according to a survey of the homebuying behavior of older millennials with above-average incomes.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 28, 2016 -
NAR: Strong demand in South, West drives pending home sales up 1.5% in September
Tight inventory conditions remain a challenge to stronger growth in the housing market.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 27, 2016 -
Where do home utilities cost the most?
As housing prices continue to climb, other costs related to homeownership carry greater weight for purchasing decisions.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 27, 2016 -
McKinsey report spells out potential solutions for CA's housing affordability problem
Half of households in the state can't afford the cost of housing in their local market.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 27, 2016 -
Redfin: Housing demand hits 3-year high in September
However, tight inventory must loosen to maintain the current rate of sales.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 27, 2016 -
New home sales rise 3.1% in September while inventory tightens
Uncertainty as to the direction of the housing market's recovery continues.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 26, 2016 -
S&P/Case-Shiller: Home prices near record high in August
The continuous climb is putting prices close to their 2006 peak, but economists say a bubble situation isn't likely.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 26, 2016 -
Zillow: High prices, tight inventory mean more 'fixer-upper' homes on the market
More than half of homebuyers today purchase a property requiring renovations.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 26, 2016 -
Local group boosts women's presence in MA construction industry
The percentage of women in construction has remained low, despite a major need for more workers in the industry.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 26, 2016 -
Caterpillar cuts 2016 forecast amid declining revenues, weak demand
The equipment giant is carrying out a multiyear cost-cutting effort as well as a leadership shakeup.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 26, 2016 -
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FHFA: West Coast markets lead home-price increases
Prices are up nationwide, but inventory concerns and population growth are pushing up this region in particular.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 26, 2016 -
Housing, office demand to drive NYC construction spending to $128B by 2018
Increased construction activity must be balanced by policy changes around budgeting and project delivery, the New York Building Congress said.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 26, 2016 -
These 10 US housing markets are flying under the radar
Realtor.com eliminated metros with high unemployment rates to find the areas where homebuyers can find a deal.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 25, 2016 -
San Francisco leads Bankrate list of top cities for building wealth
Does a high salary count more than homeownership when trying to build equity?
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 25, 2016 -
Investors betting big on post-election infrastructure spending
Experts say that funding for the nation's roads and bridges is ripe for a boost.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 25, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Inside the Dodge 2017 Construction Outlook: Institutional, manufacturing and public works predictions
In Part 2 of our coverage of the major report, we look at how one sector's extreme volatility is holding the industry back from stronger growth.
By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 24, 2016 -
Redfin: Modest price gains could ease entry for new buyers
The real estate website reported steady growth in home sales.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 24, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Inside the Dodge 2017 Construction Outlook: Commercial and residential predictions
Is the construction industry reaching the end of its growth cycle, or is it simply entering the next phase of recovery?
By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 24, 2016 -
AGC: Only 21 states and DC added construction jobs in September
A shortage of skilled laborers continues to plague the industry as companies turn to streamlined workflows and longer hours to make up the difference.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 24, 2016 -
Single-family rentals still a good bet for investors in recovering market
Despite seeing the lowest returns since 2007, investors are eyeing the category as homeownership struggles to take off.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 24, 2016 -
Zillow: Home values appreciate at fastest rate in 2 years
Prices rose 5.5% year over year in September amid tight inventory conditions.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 24, 2016
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