In each Economic Update, the Research staff analyzes recently released economic indicators and addresses what these indicators mean for REALTORS® and their clients. Today’s update discusses the latest unemployment insurance claims. Fewer initial … [Read more...]
Employment Situation in May
In each Economic Update, the Research staff analyzes recently released economic indicators and addresses what these indicators mean for REALTORS® and their clients. Today’s update discusses the latest monthly employment report. While payrolls grew … [Read more...]
Unemployment Insurance Claims in Week Ending June 1 at Normal Trend Level
In each Economic Update, the Research staff analyzes recently released economic indicators and addresses what these indicators mean for REALTORS® and their clients. Today’s update discusses unemployment insurance claims. Initial claims for … [Read more...]
Employment Situation in April
In each Economic Update, the Research staff analyzes recently released economic indicators and addresses what these indicators mean for REALTORS® and their clients. Today’s update discusses the latest monthly employment report. Good news: the … [Read more...]
Local Market Reports: Unemployment Rate
The unemployment rate has fell over the 12-month period ending in September of 2011, in the majority of the 154 markets monitored by NAR Research. The largest decline occurred in Farmington, New Mexico, where the unemployment fell from 9.1% to 6.5% … [Read more...]
Local Market Reports: Employment Improvement
Employment is important for making a home purchase and job loss is one of the main triggers of foreclosure. Rising employment helps to build consumer confidence and to ameliorate distress among homeowners. Over the 12-month period ending in October, … [Read more...]