New listings climbed 1.4% month-over-month in September, Redfin reported. This is the largest increase since February 2022, on a seasonally adjusted basis.
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State-Level Analysis of Construction Sector Employment in September
27 states reported month-over-month employment gains in September, the National Association of Home Builders reported.
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Delinquency Rates Trek Higher in Q3
Delinquency rates for mortgages backed by commercial and multifamily properties increased during Q3, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Up Year-Over-Year but Down Month-Over-Month in September
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported that mortgage applications for new home purchases declined 12.0% month-over-month but were up 14.9% year-over-year in September.
Tłı̨chǫ Government Signs Agreement for Largest Tree Planting Project in the Northwest Territories
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed to launch a three-year agreement to plant one million trees on Tłı̨chǫ land.
Canadian Investment in Building Construction Increases 1.1% to $17.9 Billion in August
Investment in Canadian building construction increased 1.1% to $17.9 billion (CAD) in August.
Mortgage Bankers Association Projects Commercial and Multifamily Borrowing to Decline 46% From 2022
Total commercial and multifamily mortgage borrowing and lending is expected to fall 46% to $442 billion this year, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported.
UK Construction Activity Continued to Decline Through Q3
UK construction continues to be “battered by economic headwinds and sudden, ad hoc policy changes,” Glenigan reported.
Number of Canadians Receiving Regular Employment Insurance Increases in August
There were 448,000 Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance benefits in August, up 9,100, or 2.1%, from July.
Existing-Home Sales on Pace to Be the Slowest Since 2008
2023 will likely end with roughly 4.1 million existing home sales nationwide, Redfin reported.