Research Center
MHN Podcast – Real Estate Education
Jack Kern and Mike Ratliff discuss trends in real estate education, and what hiring managers are looking for in new recruits.
Economy Watch: Existing Home Sale Dip
Total U.S. existing home sales dropped 0.6 percent to an annualized rate of 4.92 million units in March from 4.95 million units in February, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Economy Watch: Most States See Unemployment Dip in March
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday that in March 26 states and D.C. enjoyed unemployment rate decreases, seven states suffered increases and 17 states had no change.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Not a Bad Week
Not a bad week, except for goldbugs.
Economy Watch: Apartment Market Still Robust
The National Multi-Housing Council reported in its April Quarterly Survey of Apartment Market Conditions that the U.S. apartment market is in dandy shape across the board.
Economy Watch: Fed Calls U.S. Growth Ho-Hum
The Federal Reserve released the latest “Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District,” better known among economy wonks as the Beige Book, and it called U.S. economic growth “moderate.”
Economy Watch: Housing Starts Continue Upward Trajectory
Housing starts were up in March to an annualized rate of about 1.03 million units, according to the Census Bureau.
Economy Watch: Homebuilder Confidence Slips
As the U.S. residential market improved throughout 2012, homebuilders grew more optimistic month by month, but now the trend has gone in reverse.
Economy Watch: Retail Sales Off in March
Consumers pulled back their spending in March, according to the Census Bureau, with total U.S. retail sales down 0.4 percent month-over-month.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Mixed Economic News
Mixed economic news for the week, but at least nothing strange happened in the euro zone.