Home builders were ebullient about sales prospects in July. More
The good news is muted by the fact that the numbers, which are just coming off the bottom, are still very low. More
Experts suggest drop is “payback” for the now-expired housing tax credit. More
Numbers represent the first increase in overall construction employment since June 2007. More
Experts say winter storms in South, Northeast affected construction activity. More
Builders will soon need to replace inventory, even if demand for homes remains relatively stable. More
Economists note the economic “damage” to consumers in terms of income, employment, and confidence from this recession. More
Our mid-year forecast roundup reveals big expectations for 2010. More
But economy loses fewer jobs--539,000—than many had expected. More
Nearly half of those lost positions come from residential builders and their specialty trade contractors. More
