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2020 Labor Market Off to Strong Start
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 225,000 in January. The unemployment […]
Census Bureau Reports on 4th Qtr. 2019 Homeownership and Residential Vacancies
The U.S. Census Bureau has announced fourth quarter 2019 statistics for residential vacancies and homeownership. The national vacancy rates in […]
Rental Market Putting Squeeze on Low to Moderate Income Households
According to a report released by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) the rental market conditions have not […]
December 2019 Total Construction Spending Below Revised November 2019 Level
The U.S. Census Bureau has reported that total construction spending during December 2019 was estimated at a SAAR of $1,327.7 […]
Canadian Economy Grows in November, Driven by Cold Snap
Statistics Canada (StatCan) is reporting that the Canadian economy grew by a surprise 0.1% in November, driven by a boost […]
Personal Income Rises Slightly in December 2019
Personal incomes rose 0.2% in December 2019, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) to a SAAR of $18,992 […]
Mortgage Rates Second Lowest in 3-years
Freddie Mac has released its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) for the week ending 30th January 2020. The PMMS shows […]
Home Ownership Rate Reaches Highest Level Since 2013
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS) reports that the U.S. homeownership rate increased to 65.1% in the final […]
British Columbia Investing $450,000 for Training Interior Residents Impacted by Decline in Forest Industry Jobs.
According to a British Columbia Provincial press release, the province is making provisions for up to 25 workers affected by […]