The total value of building permits in Canada increased 13.5% month-over-month in January to $10.8 billion (CAD).
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Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index Increases for Third Consecutive Month in February
The Fannie Mae Home Purchasing Sentiment Index® (HPSI) increased 2.1 points in February to a reading of 72.8.
Construction Sector Employment Slips in January’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey
The construction labor market experienced a decline in construction job openings in January, NAHB analysis shows.
Fixed-Rate Mortgages Edge Lower in the Week Ending March 7th
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.88%, down from last week when it averaged 6.94%, Freddie Mac reported.
US Weekly Jobless Claims Unchanged in the Week Ending March 2nd
The advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims was 217,000 during the week ending March 2nd, unchanged from last week.
Private Sector Job Cuts Increase 3.0% Month-Over-Month in February
US-based employers announced 84,638 job cuts in February, a 3.0% increase from January, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
Mortgage Applications Increase in the Week Ending March 1st
Mortgage loan application volume increased 9.7% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier, the MBA reported.
ADP® Reports Increased Private Sector Employment and Compensation Gains in February
Nonfarm private sector employment increased by 140,000 jobs in February, and annual pay was up 5.1% year-over-year, ADP reported.
US Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary for January
As of the last business day in January, the number of job openings changed little at 8.9 million.
New US Single-Family Home Production Showed Signs of Improvement in 2023Q4
Single-family growth rates saw a turnaround in 2023Q4, led by large urban metro markets, the NAHB reported.