Economy: Page 91
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Existing home sales rebound as slowing price growth keeps demand 'strong and sustained'
However, first-time buyer share fell in September after reaching its highest percentage of the year in August.
By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Trulia: Millennials better off buying than renting in most cities
However, as mortgage rates rise, that advantage for homeownership could diminish.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 22, 2015 -
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'Hottest' housing market rankings dominated by FL, Pacific NW
Central New Jersey, however, came in dead last on Auction.com's list of the strongest residential markets.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Only 23 states add construction jobs as demand continues to 'sap the pool of available labor'
The AGC chalks up the contraction in construction employment to a skilled labor shortage and uncertainty about project funding from Washington.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 21, 2015 -
Dodge: Construction starts slip as infrastructure funding uncertainty hinders growth
An economist said the fate of the current transportation bill before Congress will significantly affect the future performance of the nonbuilding sector.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 21, 2015 -
Where did construction workers go during industry crash?
Census Bureau researchers determined that of the construction workers who became unemployed between 2006 and 2009, 60% never returned to the industry.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 20, 2015 -
Housing starts surge 6.5%, but market slowdown looms ahead
A 5.0% dip in overall building permits and a 12.1% decrease in just multifamily permits signal that residential starts will cool off in the coming months.
By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 20, 2015 -
CMD: Nonresidential starts post worst September in a decade
Nonresidential starts fell 26.1% from August, driven by an 89.3% plunge in road and highways starts.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 19, 2015 -
ABC: Construction confidence inches up — but 'economy refuses to boom'
Profit margin expectations are nearing a three-year high, but hiring intentions are down due to the ongoing skilled labor shortage.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 16, 2015 -
Study: Indianapolis most affordable U.S. housing market
Six Ohio cities made NerdWallet's list of the most affordable metro areas, based on how many square feet of a house an average family can afford.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 16, 2015 -
Construction material prices plummet 1.6% amid 'weak demand for global commodities'
A struggling global economy and fears of a Fed interest rate hike contributed to the decline, according to the ABC.
By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 14, 2015 -
Record-setting Nashville construction transforming city skyline
As more than 100 new projects, worth a total of $2 billion, are either underway or in the planning stages, some residents are concerned about losing the city's identity.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 14, 2015 -
Not-so-high times in the Denver housing market
The Colorado cannabis boom has caused Denver housing prices to soar 17%.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 13, 2015 -
Anchorage considers building ordinance updates to aid development
Anchorage residents and businesses favor the ordinance, as long as it spurs development without blocking the winter sun.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 13, 2015 -
U.S. construction firms' financial health starting to stabilize
Credit research firm Creditsafe found the number of high-credit-risk construction companies is down 5.8% from a year ago.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2015 -
Dodge Momentum Index rises 5.8% as institutional sector rallies
The report offered more good news, as both increased commercial and institutional activity drove the index higher.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2015 -
Study: Soccer stadium construction would boost Sacramento economy
The impact of sports arena construction has been an ongoing debate, as other reports have found that new stadiums don't always benefit the local economy.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2015 -
Why does a housing boom lead to declining college enrollment?
A National Bureau of Economic Research study found that during the last U.S. real estate market explosion, college enrollment fell approximately 30% among adults aged 18 to 25.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 6, 2015 -
CoreLogic: Home prices rise 1.2% in August as economic forces 'dampen demand'
The Home Price Index offers a positive sign for the housing market, as many residential experts have been waiting for a slowdown in price gains.
By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 6, 2015 -
REIS: Apartment market growth leveling off
The multifamily boom fueled by the housing crash appears to be slowing down as vacancies start to rise.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2015 -
ABC: Construction one of 'few bright spots' in September jobs report
However, the AGC cautions that the ongoing labor shortage is holding back the industry from adding even more positions.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2015 -
August construction spending climbs 0.7% with boost from homebuilding
Reuters said the residential gains represented "a sign the housing market was helping the overall economy."
By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 1, 2015 -
S&P/Case-Shiller: Year-over-year home prices rise 5% in July
The month's price gains represent the sixth consecutive month of home price increases in the 5% range.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 30, 2015 -
Pending home sales fall 1.4% in August as buyers are 'bounded by prices, lack of inventory'
The NAR report reinforced predictions that the housing market is somewhat slowing down after a promising first half of 2015.
By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 29, 2015 -
Realtor.com survey: Don't count millenials out as homebuyers
The survey results contradict the commonly accepted theory that the number of renters will continue to increase as millennials avoid homeownership.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2015
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