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A lot has changed in the last 30 years for renters – some for the better and some still leaving much to be desired. The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University released its 30th anniversary State of the Nation’s Housing report this year and it provides an opportunity to reflect on how housing market conditions in the U.S. have evolved over time, looks at current trends…»
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Sunbelt Investment Holdings Inc. is planning to build two business parks totaling 1.8 million square feet on some prime chunks of land in Phoenix. The two developments will cost about $240 million to build, and the San Diego developer will pay those costs in cash. The company is so active in metro Phoenix that it intends to open a satellite office in midtown Phoenix next year, said Todd Holzer, president…»
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its monthly jobs report on Friday, Nov. 2, revealing that the U.S. added 250,000 jobs in October, above forecasts of 188,000 by The Wall Street Journal. The unemployment rate also stayed at 3.7 percent, its lowest rate since 1969. In addition to the strong employment findings, the BLS reports that wages are up 3.14 percent over the past 12…»
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Simple is better, and as Siegel+Gale’s annual “World’s Simplest Brands” study found, the top-ranked companies are those that consistently deliver on their brand promise with simple, clear, intuitive experiences. Among grocery retailers who made the 2018 U.S. list were Amazon at No. 3, Costco (No. 4), Publix Super Markets (No. 12), Trader Joe’s (No. 15) and Kroger (No. 17). While Amazon ranked…»
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Home sales in the United States look set to flatten in 2019 but prices are expected to continue rising with the market remaining stable, according to the latest forecast from real estate agents. The national median existing home price is expected to rise to around $266,800 in 2019, up 3.1% from this year and to $274,000 in 2020, according to the outlook report from the National Association of Realtors.…»
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