June unemployment rates were lower in eight (8) states, higher in two (2) states, and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the…
June
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Consumer Confidence Waivers in June
The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) recently reported that, after a strong rebound in May, consumer confidence began trending downward again in June. Consumers remain…
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Both Builder Sentiment, Housing Starts Down
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently announced that the use of price incentives increased sharply in June, as the housing market continues to…
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Streamlining Continues for Miter Brands With Plant Closing and Additional Layoffs
Miter Brands announced last week plans to close one of its manufacturing facilities for Milgard Windows & Doors in Simi Valley, California. The closing, which…
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PPI: Prices Solidly Mixed in June
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its latest Producer Price Index (PPI) for June, showing prices for materials used in door and window…
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Amid High Rates and Softer Housing, Industry Execs Show Confidence
Chief executives for four leading door, window and hardware companies remain optimistic about demand for their companies’ products, despite what some describe as a “weak”…
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Architecture Billings Index Steady but Healthy
Information from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) shows that architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in June, according to the Architectural Billings…
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Plunge in Jobseekers Leaves Construction in the Lurch
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says an analysis of federal employment data shows that the construction industry added 13,000 jobs in June as…
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Single-Family Starts Increase Levels Out Totals in June
Total housing starts dipped slightly by 0.9% in June with single-family gains offsetting a drop in multi-family production according to a report from the U.S.…
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Good News for Housing in June
Nationwide housing starts rose 14.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 629,000 units in June, according to figures released by the U.S. Commerce…