In 2021, the most popular 'how to become' search on Google was for 'real estate agent,' strongly suggesting a tidal wave of new agents may soon be coming to a housing market near you
The unemployment rate declined to 6.9%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but the country as a whole is still down about 10M jobs since February's pre-pandemic levels
Jobs growth last month slowed to 103,000 after explosive gains the month before
Residential construction adds 30,000 jobs in December
Residential construction added 4,000 new jobs
There still aren't enough homes being built to offset the listings shortage
Some relief for buyers may be on the way