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Construction Job Openings Rise in September
Construction Job Openings Rise in September
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The number of open positions in the construction sector increased in September per the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The current level of open jobs ...
Private Residential Construction Slips as Remodeling Weakens
Private Residential Construction Slips as Remodeling Weakens
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Private residential construction spending decreased in September 2026 driven by a steep decline in improvement (remodeling) spending. According to the latest construction spending data from the U.S. Census Bureau, private ...
Interior Finishes: The Most Time-Consuming Stage of Single-family Construction
Interior Finishes: The Most Time-Consuming Stage of Single-family Construction
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Interior finishes (drywall, interior doors, painting, cabinets, countertops, plumbing fixtures, flooring, etc.) take more time to complete—6.4 weeks, on average—than any other major stage of single-family construction, according to results ...
Student Housing Construction Rises in the Third Quarter
Student Housing Construction Rises in the Third Quarter
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Private fixed investment in student dormitories rose 2.6% in the third quarter of 2026, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of $3.8 billion. This gain marked a second consecutive ...
Housing’s Share of the Economy Falls Again as It Continues to Face Headwinds
Housing’s Share of the Economy Falls Again as It Continues to Face Headwinds
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Housing’s share of the economy was 15.7% in the third quarter of 2026, according to the latest estimates of GDP produced by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This share is ...
PCE Inflation Accelerated in September
PCE Inflation Accelerated in September
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The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge accelerated in September after holding at 3.0% for three consecutive months, complicating the Fed’s path to its 2% target. Consumer spending continued to be ...
U.S. Economy Accelerated in the Third Quarter of 2026
U.S. Economy Accelerated in the Third Quarter of 2026
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The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace in the third quarter of 2026, supported by stronger consumer spending, robust business investment, and increased government spending. However, residential investment remained ...
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Homebuyer Tax Credit Totals

The Government Accountability Office has released a report tallying the number of homebuyers benefitting from the homebuyer tax credit. The numbers are still incomplete as the IRS continues to process submitted claims. Further, some homebuyers will not claim the credit until the end of the...

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