The Strongest Growth Since 2014, But Will it Last?
An outline of housing market data for the year so far, and expectations for the future By PATRICK DUFFY It
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Economy
Despite tax hikes, homebuilding and buying are on the rise
Homebuilding and homebuying look positive, though tariffs are making things tricky by Randy Noel Looking forward from the vantage point
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Data, Data Everywhere/Nor Any Drop to Drink
Making Sense of the Economic Data Deluge BY PATRICK DUFFY In his lengthy 1798 poem “The Rime of the Ancient
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The Future of Architecture in a High-Tech World
A variety of practical improvements in technology and design will foster ongoing changes in today’s architecture BY PATRICK DUFFY When
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2018 U.S. and California Economic Forecast
Housing production will be constrained somewhat by declining affordability and labor shortage, but our forecast calls for a continuation of
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Solutions to the Construction Labor Crisis
According to a new report from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), half of surveyed companies are finding it
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Peering into 2018: The Outlook for U.S. Housing Markets
Erosion of housing affordability likely to spread to more markets in the coming years By DR. FRANK E. NOTHAFT A
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California Growth and the Construction Paradox
As the Golden State leads the way in job opportunity, a lack of housing keeps positions unfilled By CHRISTOPHER THORNBERG,
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Tax Reform: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
By Ali Wolf The consolidated tax plan is out, and the final vote is likely to occur this week. We
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A Gradually Strengthening Economy Meets Higher Construction Costs
U.S. GDP growth surged to three percent in the second and third quarters, due mostly to increased consumer spending, inventory
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Productivity Gains Elude the Construction Sector
Advances in the construction sector could dramatically increase outcomes and profits By Patrick Duffy It’s easy to state the importance
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Economic Impact from Hurricanes
Short-term pain and long-term lessons abound By Patrick Duffy Just before Hurricanes Harvey and Irma landed on the shores of
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Yellow Alert: Gearing up for the 2020 Census
Lack of funding and leadership vacancies imperil crucial update By Patrick Duffy It’s hard to overstate the importance of the
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Second Quarter 2017 Economic Update
Slow, steady growth as expansion continues By Patrick Duffy Whether due to an actual “Trump bump” or other factors, so
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State of the Rental
Market growth is moderating, but long-term prospects are very favorable By Patrick Duffy While it’s certainly no secret that the
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Words Matter: It’s All in a Name
The key to solving California’s housing crisis starts with calling it the right name
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First Quarter 2017 Economic Update
Some mixed signals, but real estate remains strong
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Doubling Down on Home Building
The challenge of increasing the industry’s capacity to build new homes has been limited by the inability to increase the number of residential construction jobs
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The Future Will be Automated— How Will That Impact Housing?
Exploring how the concepts surrounding impending technological changes and social programs could effect housing By Patrick Duffy During the year
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NAR 2017 Report Addresses Current Pending Home Sales
The National Association of Realtors ® (NAR) reported that US pending home sales in the west and midwest fell by
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The Housing Market in 2017: Not all Regions are Created Equal
As in years past, it will likely be the South and West regions out-performing against the Northeast and Midwest By
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‘Trumpenomics’ Will Change our Nation’s Economic Landscape
‘Trumpenomics’ in the short-run points to the reversal of executive orders, investment decisions being held back, loosened bank regulations, and
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The Economic Impact of Legalized Marijuana
What analyzing trailblazer Colorado can tell us about what’s in store for the newest states to join the circle By
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A Look Ahead to 2017: Higher Interest Rates and Tight Inventory
The general prognosis points to another good year for the housing market in 2017, though will continue to be hamstrung
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What Trump’s Presidency Could Mean for U.S. Housing
A layer of the uncertainty was removed on November 8 as we found out who the next president will be
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2016 in Review: Continued Recovery from The Great Recession
Confidence is trending higher, but affordability still remains an issue By Patrick Duffy At this same time a year ago,
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