June 2005–June 2006: +4.7%
FORECLOSURES:
Change from 2Q2005: +27%
Change from 1Q2006: -12%
AFFORDABILITY:
Average, 1995–2002: 66.2%
1Q2005: 30.9%
1Q2006: 17.4%
EMPLOYMENT:
1995–2002: +13.6%
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John McManus is an award-winning editorial director for the Residential Construction Group at Hanley Wood in Washington, D.C. In addition to the BUILDER digital, print, and in-person editorial and programming portfolio, the group includes strategic content direction for AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE, APARTMENT FINANCE TODAY, CUSTOM HOME, EcoHome, MULTIFAMILY EXECUTIVE, and residential architect.
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