By Brad Beckett on July 14, 2025

In their new State of the Nation’s Housing Report, Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies says the US housing market is shrouded in uncertainty. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 14, 2025

Recent analysis from the Associated General Contractors said construction employment increased year-over-year in 33 states and the District of Columbia in May. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 11, 2025

Infographic:  The Visual Capitalist asks; How much do prices actually differ across America?  Today’s graphic takes a look at price parity across the U.S. by looking at things like the price of food, bills, gas, and other living costs.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 9, 2025
The Rental Housing Journal is reporting that a federal court recently ruled that landlords are due compensation and have a right to pursue compensation claims for losses suffered during the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eviction ban moratorium during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Click here to read more.

By Jason K. Powers on July 9, 2025
Jason K. Powers says that a few years ago, it seemed like money was everywhere. Banks were handing out loans at rock-bottom interest rates, hard money lenders were eager to get in on the action, and private capital was flowing freely. Fast forward to 2025, and the scene has changed dramatically. While real estate remains a strong long-term investment, access to capital has become a serious choke point.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 8, 2025
According to the ADP National Employment Report for June, 2025, private sector employment increased by 33k jobs and annual pay was up 4.4% year-over-year.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 8, 2025
Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for June, 2025. According to their data, median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1520 and $1,910 (up 0.2%) for two-bedrooms. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 7, 2025
The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in May, 2025 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,138.2 billion, down 0.3% from April’s revised number.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on July 7, 2025
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 147k in June, 2025 with the unemployment rate dropping lightly to 4.1%.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on June 20, 2025
Infographic: Today’s graphic from the Realtors says 26% of homebuyers last year paid cash for their purchase. Next, they take it one step further by showing who exactly is carrying around all that cash. Click here to read more.