Construction employment increased in 33 states and the District of Columbia in October, the BLS and NAHB reported.
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US Builder Confidence Moves Higher for Third Consecutive Month in November
The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index was up 3 points from October, marking the third consecutive increase.
Canadian Housing Starts Increase 8% in October
Housing starts for all areas in Canada increased 8% month-over-month a SAAR of 240,761 units in September, CMHC reported.
Ontario Home Builders Expect Fewer Housing Starts and Deeper Supply Shortage in 2025
According to the Residential Construction Council of Ontario, housing starts will likely weaken and the supply shortage could get even worse, Ontario Construction News reported.
US Existing-Home Sales Post Largest Monthly Increase in Nearly Three Years
Existing-home sales in October rose 1.6% month-over-month, the largest gain since January 2022, Redfin reported.
US Building Materials Costs Decrease 0.2% in October
The goods component increased 0.7% over the year, while services decreased 0.4%.
MBA Mortgage Credit Availability Index Increases in October
The MBA Mortgage Credit Availability Index increased 0.7% to a reading of 99.2 in October.
Canadian Existing-Home Sales Jump 7.7% in October
Existing-home sales activity increased 7.7% month-over-month in October, reaching its highest level since April 2022, CREA reported.
US Mortgage Rates Little Changed in the Week Ending November 14th
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.78%, down from last week when it averaged 6.79%, Freddie Mac reported.
US Producer Price Index for Final Demand Up 2.4% Year-Over-Year in October
The Producer Price Index for final demand, seasonally adjusted, increased 0.2% in October.