After an impressive string of 7-month straight months of increased sales, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reports that October […]
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Construction Input Prices Unchanged in October
According to the Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index (PPI) index, […]
Homebuilder Confidence Slips Slightly in November
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) / Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) slipped 1 point in November, to […]
Weekly Mortgage Applications Rise to Highest Level in Over a Month
As mortgage rates inch higher, buyers are rushing to get in before they go up again. The Mortgage Bankers Association […]
Remodelers Report Steady Growth in 3rd Quarter
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 57 for the 3rd Qtr., […]
Canadian Housing Starts Fall in October
Data from the Canadian National Housing Agency indicates that Canadian housing starts declined in October when compared with the September. […]
Lower Mortgage Rates but Application Rates Unchanged from Last Week
The National Association of Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has reported that mortgage rates dipped slightly this week – decreasing from […]
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Calls for Canadian Housing Starts to Stabilize in 2020
CMHC Chief Economist Bob Dugan said “housing starts (in Canada) are projected to stabilize in 2020 and 2021, at levels in […]
Apple Commits $2.5 Billion Toward Affordable Housing
Apple has pledged $2.5 billion dollars to fight the affordable housing crisis in California. Strong growth in the tech industry […]
U.S. Economy Grows 1.9% in Q3
The U.S. Commerce Department has reported that between July and September – Q3, the U.S. Economy grew 1.9%. Well above […]