The once-frantic pace of consumer price growth has been slowing for months, which may bode well for buyers’ budgets — and their financing, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading
Brokers, agents and homebuilders tallied a solid hiring month amid the holiday season even as the downturn in real estate transactions continued, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading
Housing remained a strain on family budgets last month, but declining prices of gas, used cars and medical insurance helped soften the blow. Continue reading
Sales of new homes have suffered, but plenty of projects remain active. Homebuilders have yet to make steep cuts to their payrolls, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. Continue reading
Real estate employers added about as many jobs in September as would normally be expected this time of year, despite the market downturn. Continue reading
The government’s estimate of the cost of owning a primary residence rose 0.8 percent in September and was up 6.7 percent compared to a year ago, which is the largest 12-month increase in the category’s history. Continue reading
Acquiring construction materials remains expensive for homebuilders, even as a reduction in demand may be relieving supply chains, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading
Construction costs remain high. But one of the biggest headaches for builders — obtaining lumber at a steady price — may be normalizing. Continue reading
Real estate hiring bucked seasonal expectations for September, reflecting steady payrolls despite a weakening sales environment, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading
The slowing housing market has yet to significantly reduce costs for most Americans. But economists believe more rate hikes may be on the way. Continue reading