A new report shows the latest numbers in new jobs. Click through to read the latest insights from expert economists.
Read More »How Incomes are Impacting Housing
The newest numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics weave a familiar tale. Industry experts cut through the numbers to reflect on the effect of the current jobs market on the housing industry.
Read More »Wages Rise, But Not Enough to Spur Home Purchases
The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated an increase in wages in July. Here's what experts had to say on how these numbers impact housing.
Read More »Construction Jobs Gain Momentum
Experts weigh in on the latest employment numbers and what they mean for the economy and housing supply challenges as construction jobs see a steady climb.
Read More »As Unemployment Drops, What does it mean for housing?
The good news is that in April, the unemployment rate fell below 4 percent, a first since 2000, according to the latest Employment Situation Summary report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. So what’s the bad news?
Read More »The Week Ahead: Focus on Construction Jobs
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its monthly employment data for February 2018 on Friday, March 9 at 8:30 a.m. EST. The report looks at nonfarm payroll ...
Read More »Job Growth is Strong, Wage Growth However…
The latest jobs report from the Department of Labor offers wildly exceeded expectations alongside disappointing compensation. Do solid employment numbers spell good times ahead? Or do sluggish wages mean trouble is looming? ///// Job growth is doing a lot better than expected. But sagging wage growth is not generating nearly the same optimism. Does the dynamic mean extended low inflation for the economy?
Read More »Jobs Report Dazzles, But Will Housing Benefit?
June’s employment situation from the Bureau of Labor Statistics fared substantially better than May's. But it may not have any positive effects on the housing market, one economist cautioned.
Read More »Did the Jobs Report Bring Good Housing News?
The nation’s unemployment rate took a tumble from April to May—but did the jobs report really bring good news for the economy and for housing? Not exactly.
Read More »What Does the Disappointing Jobs Report Means for Housing?
A mostly disappointing April jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday, combined with recent turbulence that includes a 0.5 percent GDP estimate for the first quarter, has many wondering whether another economic slowdown is on the way.
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