Real estate hiring beats national job gains again in March
Brokerages and other real estate companies added 6,300 new jobs in March, a rate of payroll growth that exceeded that of the U.S. at large
by Daniel Houston Apr 1
What's behind highest inflation since 1982? Just ask homeowners
The prices of shelter, food and electricity rose substantially in January, driving most of the inflation felt throughout the US, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Thursday
by Daniel Houston Feb 10
Homeownership remains cheaper than renting, except in biggest cities
A new analysis found that owning a median priced home was more affordable than the average rent on a 3-bedroom property in the majority of US counties — except for big cities
by Ben Verde Jan 6
Jobs report disappoints, but real estate hiring keeps rolling along
Homebuilders and real estate firms posted strong hiring trends even as a federal jobs report came up far short of expectations for November
by Daniel Houston Dec 3
Prices for home construction materials dip for first time in 2021
Builders got a break in August from the price increases of previous months, but the unpredictable swings in costs remained unwelcome
by Daniel Houston Sep 14
Overhead view of design team having project meeting in office
An underwhelming jobs report held optimism for real estate firms, which hired faster in August as the Delta variant slowed recovery elsewhere
by Daniel Houston Sep 3
https://www.inman.com/2017/12/26/housing-shortage-softening-buyer-demand-in-major-us-metros/
Real estate employment numbers continued to rise in early July, but some segments of the industry grew faster than others
by Daniel Houston Aug 6
Inventory insanity: The secret economic forces fueling the housing shortage
Many consumers may not realize it, but they're increasingly competing against institutional investors and contending with soaring building costs
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 13
It's cheaper to own a home than rent in 63% of markets
Less populous areas and counties located in the Midwest and South are more likely to have more affordable homebuying than renting options, according to a report from Attom Data Solutions
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