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More White-Collar Jobs in Construction Industry Than Trades Work
“The changing workforce composition also coincides with declining self-employment rates in construction, suggesting a shift toward larger firms,” said NAHB’s Natalia Siniavskaia. Continue Reading More White-Collar Jobs in Construction Industry Than Trades Work
Cole West Closes on 38 Homesites for New Utah Community
Development is slated to begin this summer, with home sales commencing early next year with prices expected to start in the $700,000s. Continue Reading Cole West Closes on 38 Homesites for New Utah Community
Horror Film Marketing Stunt Features Billboard with Julia Fox as a Realtor
Several realtors didn’t get the joke and believed the actress was switching careers. Continue Reading Horror Film Marketing Stunt Features Billboard with Julia Fox as a Realtor
Open House Group Accepting Cryptocurrency from Global Buyers of Japanese Real Estate Purchases
The company is initially supporting Bitcoin and Ethereum. Continue Reading Open House Group Accepting Cryptocurrency from Global Buyers of Japanese Real Estate Purchases
Level of Newly Listed Homes Up 37.5% Month-Over-Month
The greatest increases in active listings year-over-year were Denver (+54.8%), Las Vegas (+49.4%), and Tucson (+45.0%). Continue Reading Level of Newly Listed Homes Up 37.5% Month-Over-Month
Bank of England Governor Warns Against Relaxing UK Mortgage Lending Guidelines
Andrew Bailey said the guidelines protected the nation against a wave of failed mortgages. Continue Reading Bank of England Governor Warns Against Relaxing UK Mortgage Lending Guidelines
NAR Debuts Fifth Season of ‘First-Time Buyer’ Series
The new season offers unscripted stories following homebuyers in New York and Connecticut. Continue Reading NAR Debuts Fifth Season of ‘First-Time Buyer’ Series
Mortgage Rates Stay Just Under 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% as of Jan. 30. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Stay Just Under 7%
Pending Home Sales Plummeted in December
This follows four straight months of sales gains. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Plummeted in December
Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces Defund the CFPB Act
Companion legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Keith Self (R-TX). Continue Reading Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces Defund the CFPB Act
Offsite Solar Energy Sources Procured for NYC’s First All-Electric Residential Tower
Alloy said it was the first developer to pursue such a program following a Local Law 97 rule issuance by the New York City Department of Buildings. Continue Reading Offsite Solar Energy Sources Procured for NYC’s First All-Electric Residential Tower
European Central Bank Enacts Fifth Rate Cut Since June
“The disinflation process is well on track,” said the ECB. Continue Reading European Central Bank Enacts Fifth Rate Cut Since June
