Job growth slows in November — and real estate sector saw losses
The real estate sector — which includes rental and leasing — added 8.5K jobs on a seasonally adjusted rate in November and actually lost 3K jobs if unadjusted for seasonality
by Patrick Kearns Dec 4
Real estate sector adds 23K jobs
The unemployment rate fell to 8.4% in August, according to new data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
by Patrick Kearns Sep 4
Unemployment rate explodes to 14.7% in latest jobs report
Total nonfarm payroll fell by 20.5M in April with heavy losses in leisure and hospitality
by Patrick Kearns May 8
Home affordability modestly improves in first quarter of 2020
Median home prices were still unaffordable for 66 percent of U.S. counties in Q1 2020, but that number decreased from 70.4% in Q4 2019
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 25
Buying is more affordable than renting in 53% of the U.S.
According to Attom Data Solutions' latest Rental Affordability Report, buying is more affordable than renting for the average wage earner in the majority of U.S. markets, despite home-price growth outpacing wage growth
by Marian McPherson Jan 8
Unemployment falls to 3.8 percent, lowest level in 18 years
NAR economist says continuing job gains will increase housing demand, despite low inventory and high mortgage rates
by Inman Jun 1
https://www.inman.com/2017/12/26/housing-shortage-softening-buyer-demand-in-major-us-metros/
Millennials in particular are losing out as new home construction slows, and the tax overhaul and tariffs aren't likely to improve matters
Owning is cheaper than renting in over half of US counties
'Renting has clearly become the lesser of two housing affordability evils in many major population centers'
by Marian McPherson Jan 11
Hurricanes take their toll on new construction, inventory
There still aren't enough homes being built to offset the listings shortage
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
Strong employment rates aren't enough to offset the rise in housing prices
'Strong home price growth and lack of earnings growth means that homes will continue to get less and less affordable,' says Realtor.com chief economist
by Marian McPherson Jul 7
A man in a tie circling jobs in a newspaper
Gaps between historical employment rates of men/women and college educated workers could be telling
by Marian McPherson Oct 7
Employment rebounds with 287,000 jobs in June, says BLS
Housing experts are optimistic about the state of the labor market
by Caroline Feeney Jul 8
3 tips for women who want to maximize their productivity in real estate
Advice from two women with a wealth of experience as leaders in real estate
by Ann Ferguson Nov 30
Construction sector job growth means inventory relief lies ahead
Housing, construction and real estate sectors are rapidly adding jobs
by Erik Pisor Oct 5
Real estate workplace deaths again on the rise
Fewer deaths due to violence, but more from falls and traffic accidents
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 28