State-level employment data for September continued to show a mixed labor market, with job gains and losses split across the country, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. In September, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 23 …
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Single-family housing starts declined in September as builders faced higher financing and building material costs and ongoing labor shortages, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Overall housing starts decreased 5.2% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate …
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Existing home sales rose after three months of declines as improved inventory gave buyers more negotiating power, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). As buyers wait for rate relief, homes are sitting on the …
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Retail sales rose for the 12th straight month in September even as gas prices put pressure on shoppers’ budgets, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released today by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales rose again last month as consumers …
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The U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September while the unemployment rate increased to 4.2%, both showing little change from August’s report, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in September (+29,000), …
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Higher mortgage rates, worsening labor shortages and rising material costs are weighing on builder sentiment. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell three points to 32 in September, according to the most recent National Association of …
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Battery-Powered Blower (sponsored) The STIHL BGA 57 battery-powered blower delivers powerful STIHL performance with the ability to clear up to ⅓ of an acre on a single charge*, making it the ideal choice for your customers to care for their …
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Consulting with top interior design experts, Fixr.com, a remodeling research organization, compiled the latest kitchen trends in its Kitchen Trends Report 2023. Here are some insights from the 62 design experts featured in the survey. 74% say mixing materials is …
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