March 17, 2025 | Eye On Housing

State-Level Employment Situation: January 2025

Danushka Nanayakkara-SkillingtonMarch 17, 2025April 23, 202504 mins

Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 31 states in January compared to the previous month, while it decreased in 19 states and the District of Columbia. California reported no change during this time. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 125,000 in January following a gain of 323,000 jobs…

Builder Confidence Falls on Cost Uncertainty

Robert DietzMarch 17, 2025March 17, 202514 mins

Economic uncertainty, the threat of tariffs and elevated construction costs pushed builder sentiment down in March even as builders express hope that a better regulatory environment will lead to an improving business climate. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 39 in March, down three points from February and the lowest…