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Economy Watch: U.S. Auto Sales Up in 2013
Auto sales were up 7.5 percent in 2013, and soon to be ex-chairman Ben Bernanke remains optimistic about the U.S. economy in 2014.
Economy Watch: Construction Spending Edges Up
U.S. construction spending is at its highest level since March 2009, and unemployment claims decrease for the week ending December 28.
Economy Watch: Case-Shiller Home Prices Up in October
Newest S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices show the highest year-over-year gains since February 2006, and consumer confidence rebounds in December.
Economy Watch: Pending Home Sales Edge Up
Positive signals for the single-family market emerge from both The NAR, which reports that pending home sales inched up during November, and Lender Processing Services, which reveals that U.S. home prices increased 0.8 percent year-over-year as of October.
Economy Watch: Extended Unemployment Benefits Lapse for 1.3 Million Recipients
Extended unemployment benefits expire for 1.3 million people, and Freddie Mac’s delinquency rate drops to 2.43 percent—its lowest level since March 2009.
Economy Watch: Holiday Spending Rises Compared With ’12
Holiday spending rises 2.3 percent compared to last year, perhaps because consumers had a bit more money to spend.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: The Fed Finally Decides to Taper
The fed finally decides to ease of QE3, and the markets respond positively.
Economy Watch: New Home Sales Down in November
Single-family sales dip in November, while durable goods orders surge 3.5 percent. More good news comes from The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, which reports that its coincident indexes for November increased in 46 states.
MHN Podcast: Development is Booming
Mike Ratliff and Jack Kern take a look at 2014’s development trends. Other sectors are beginning to catch up with multifamily, and shifting retail dynamics are pushing for a new generation of industrial properties located in urban corridors.
Economy Watch: Annualized GDP Rate at 4.1 Percent for 3Q
Revised 3Q GDP increases to an annualized rate of 4.1 percent, while state unemployment levels continue to drop, with energy-booming North Dakota leading the way with a jobless rate of 2.6 percent.