Real-estate hiring outpaces other industries amid stale jobs report
Employers in real estate and residential construction grew workforces by 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to Department of Labor survey out Friday
by Daniel Houston Oct 8
How is COVID-19 affecting new construction?
To understand the state of the housing market, economists often turn to stats on new residential construction for indicators on where the market may be headed. Here's what the data says
by Lindsey Hood Jun 24
Low-density suburbs key to housing stock growth: BuildZoom
But local land and zoning laws are keeping cities from taking advantage of these locations ...
by Marian McPherson Feb 13
New construction strengthens in August BLS jobs report
Some relief for buyers may be on the way
by Marian McPherson Sep 5
What do buyers want more -- a bigger house or a bigger yard?
Turns out a big yard gives homeowners the extra 'breathing room' they want
by Marian McPherson Aug 16
July housing starts take turn for the worse
Housing shortage in America might intensify, says NAR chief economist
by Marian McPherson Aug 16
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This is the biggest leap in years and could indicate an inventory increase coming soon
by Marian McPherson Nov 17
Chicago residential construction surges in June
Dodge & Data Analytics report studies construction activity throughout Chicago metro
by Kimberly Manning Aug 1
Zero net energy home unveiled in East Bay
Super-green prototype is part of PG&E’s Zero Net Energy showcase
by Jennifer Riner Jun 23
Residential construction in Chicago is booming
Dodge Data & Analytics shows 33 percent rise in year-to-date residential construction
by Jennifer Riner Jun 2
Chicagoland residential construction starts increasing
People are filling the jobs, now they just need homes
by Britt Chester May 5
Residential construction could indicate consumers returning to market
New homes starts will account for significant portion of annual spending
by Erik Pisor Oct 2