Eye On Housing
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Job Openings Decline Significantly as Economy Slows
Consistent with dismal mood data, the number of job vacancies in the overall economy and construction declined in...
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US Homeownership Rate Falls to Five-Year Low
According to the Census’ Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS), the homeownership rate fell to 65.1% in the first quarter...
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Existing Home Sales Dropped in March, Hampered by Affordability
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home sales fell in March as affordability concerns continued...
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New Home Sales Increased in March Despite Uncertain Market Conditions
Even as builders and consumers face uncertain market conditions, a minor drop in mortgage rates and low current...
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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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US Economy Created 228,000 Jobs in March
The US labor market unexpectedly accelerated in March, whereas the data for January and February were significantly revised...
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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...
