Jack Bjorklund
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Remodeling Market Sentiment Drops in First Quarter
Remodeler sentiment fell in the first quarter of 2025, mirroring a trend seen last month in single-family house...
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Manufactured Homes: More Affordable Path to Housing in US
Manufactured houses have a significant impact on the US housing market by providing a cheap supply option for...
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Private Residential Construction Spending Rebounds in February
Private residential construction spending grew by 1.3% in February, following a 1.2% decline in January. Increased spending on...
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US Sawmill Capacity 2024 Plateau: Labor Shortages and Import Impacts
Throughout 2024, sawmill and wood preservation firms reported reduced capacity utilization rates, as well as consistent production and...
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State and Congressional District Home Building Employment in 2023
The housing industry achieved yet another record in 2023, with nearly 11.4 million individuals, including self-employed workers, employed...
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February single-family housing starts hit 12-month high
In February, single-family starts experienced a substantial increase in value due to the scarcity of available inventory. However,...
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Tariffs, Costs, and Uncertainty: Builders’ Confidence Plummets
Builder sentiment declined in March, despite builders’ optimism that a more favorable regulatory environment will result in an...
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Fourth Quarter 2024 State and Metro Area House Price Appreciation
After two consecutive quarters of slowing, house price appreciation rebounded marginally in the fourth quarter of 2024, owing...
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HBGI: Single-family construction grows in Q4 2024
According to the most recent National Association of Home Builders Home Building Geography Index (HBGI), the persistent scarcity...
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Private Residential Construction Spending Falls in January
In January, private residential construction spending fell by 0.4%, owing primarily to a reduction in multifamily construction and...
