Real Estate News Feed
Construction Industry Adds More Jobs
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:15:42 GMT
The construction industry added 26,000 jobs in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 57,000 jobs, an increase of 0.7%.
Jobs Surprise
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:34:00 GMT
The US economy added 178,000 jobs in March, a signal that businesses were moving forward with hiring plans before the war with Iran escalated.
First Time Homebuyers
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:31:27 GMT
While prices and competition are sky-high in places like the Northeast and California, the Southeast and Midwest are comparatively more affordable.
Social Security Trends
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:30:34 GMT
More than a quarter of Gen Xers and 4 in 10 boomers said they will start payments as soon as they're eligible at age 62, even though their monthly benefit may be reduced, according to a new study published by Northwestern Mutual.
Mortgage Rates Continue To Climb
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:18:06 GMT
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage edged up, averaging 6.46% this week. The 15-year mortgage also climbed up to 5.77% from 5.75% last week. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.64%.
The Great Housing Mismatch
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:51:13 GMT
Empty-nest baby boomers own many more 3-bedroom-plus U.S. homes than younger families raising children, underscoring a mismatch between who has space and who needs it.