by Todd Bird | Jul 22, 2019 | Show Prep
Spacious Kitchens and Good Schools are common items on a checklist for people who are moving. But that leaves a lot of amenities to fill out our suburb. We have the list of Dream accessories for the perfect neighborhood. Note: A whopping 70% of respondents to this...
by Todd Bird | Jul 22, 2019 | Show Prep
Prices for most materials used in residential construction declined in June. The latest Producer Price Index shows that the prices paid for materials used in residential construction decreased by just over 1% in June. Surprisingly, breaking a four-month trend of...
by Todd Bird | Jul 15, 2019 | Show Prep
Housing affordability in the United States is getting worse, with some experts even calling it a crisis. Median home prices in the first quarter of 2019 were not affordable for average wage earners. That’s according to a new housing report from real estate...
by Todd Bird | Jul 15, 2019 | Show Prep
The workforce is strong and still growing. That true in areas analyzed by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) between May 2018 and May 2019. In fact, construction employment grew in 249 cities and was unchanged in an additional 52 areas. The growth in...
by Todd Bird | Jul 15, 2019 | Show Prep
Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows mortgage rates remained mostly unchanged the past two weeks. The 30-year fixed rate loan has been hovering at 3.75%. Rates have moderated, remaining consistent at nearly three-year lows. That’s good news for...