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Feb 16, 2023

Buyers are getting more for their money as home shopping season approaches 

Home buyers’ mortgage payments have started stretching a bit further in recent months, a new Zillow® analysis shows.   As mortgage rates doubled last year, the home price afforded by a $3,000 payment […]

Feb 9, 2023

Don’t rent a single-family home without asking these six questions 

         If you’ve been hunting for a single-family home to rent, you know how difficult it is to find available, affordable rentals in the current market. Not […]

Jan 26, 2023

Employee burnout is on par with levels at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic; job performance impacted 

Due to continued COVID-19 concerns, a sluggish economy and the fear of a potential recession, there is a critical need for mental health care and resources to support employees, according […]

Jan 5, 2023

As inflation stresses affect workplace productivity, survey finds working adults want financial wellness benefits 

Nearly seven in ten Millennials and Generation Z Americans report that stress surrounding their personal finances has negatively affected their productivity at work, according to a survey released from the National […]

Dec 28, 2022

Outdated hiring processes and technology are preventing organizations from filling jobs, new symphony talent research shows 

Symphony Talent has released research of hundreds of talent acquisition professionals and leaders that reveals pressing concerns over the threat of recession, the inability to find people who are qualified […]

Dec 20, 2022

Construction employment increases in 27 states  

Construction employment climbed in 27 states from September to October, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said, […]

Nov 10, 2022

Pike Nurseries recommends superhero shrubs and trees for fall planting 

Fall planting is in full swing, and Pike Nurseries has advice and top recommendations for hardy plants, perfect for the cool weather season. Planting these tough trees and shrubs in […]

Oct 12, 2022

Pending home sales dropped 2.0% in August 

Key Highlights  Pending home sales waned for the third consecutive month, down 2.0% from July.  For the second month in a row, pending sales retreated in the Northeast, Midwest and […]

Sep 29, 2022

Renting in the suburbs isn’t as cheap as it used to be 

Driven by migration away from expensive city centers during the pandemic, the rental price advantage of living in the suburbs (vs. urban areas) has shrunk by 52.9% compared to three […]

Sep 22, 2022

Nearly half of U.S. companies plan to add staff in the second half of 2022 

The job market will remain strong for the latter part of 2022, research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half shows. According to the company’s State of U.S. […]

Sep 6, 2022

Four in five metro areas notched double-digit price gains in second quarter of 2022 

Despite escalating mortgage rates and slumping home sales in the second quarter of 2022, a greater number of markets experienced double-digit annual price gains compared to the prior quarter, according […]

Aug 29, 2022

Construction firms add 32,000 jobs in July as sector’s unemployment rate drops to 3.5 percent  

Construction firms added 32,000 jobs in July as the sector’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5 percent and the number of unfilled construction positions approaches record levels, according to an analysis of federal […]

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