U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Employers in the real estate sector expanded their workforces by nearly 1% in February, roughly doubling the national job growth pace
Initial jobless claims for the week ending March 27 rose to 719,000, a number that surpassed the pre-coronavirus record, just one week after filings hit a pandemic low
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
Median prices of single-family homes and condos are now less affordable than historical averages in 63% of counties, up from 54% one year ago, according to a new report
New data shows that as of May 2019 the average U.S. agent salary was $62,060. But wages are moving in different directions in different states
In the second quarter of 2020, median prices of single-family homes and condos have been more affordable than historic averages in nearly half of the United States
The real estate sector — which includes rental and leasing — lost 3,400 jobs in the first 2 weeks of March. The numbers don't reflect 10 million claims filed over the past 2 weeks
Despite declines in 3 key housing market indicators, most real estate economists say nay to the bubble — but one argues an 'apartment bubble' is gaining momentum
Real estate industry added 3,800 jobs in June
Good news for an inventory-challenged market, but a shortfall of new permits could spell trouble down the line
Gaps between historical employment rates of men/women and college educated workers could be telling
The non-farm payroll (NFP) report doesn't give all the answers