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Home Purchase Sentiment Rises, Though Still Trailing Behind 2019

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Home Purchase Sentiment Rises, Though Still Trailing Behind 2019. in August 2019. The August survey was conducted as consumers continue to face uncertainty regarding schools' and businesses' reopening plans and as the CARES Act $600-per-week income supplement expired.". cbroderick. Wed, 09/09/2020 - 09:38. last month, up 3.3

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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From the July/August 2019 Issue. 15th Annual Rankings: 2019 Metro Rankings Report. There are approximately 200,000 individuals employed in the tech sector in the Atlanta MSA—the sixth largest metro area in the nation for technology employment. By Business Facilities Staff. ATLANTA NO. 1 IN GROWTH POTENTIAL.

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3 Million Unemployed Renters Remain Burdened by Housing Costs

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But even with the bonus cash, 43% of unemployment insurance income goes to rent, which is better than the 81.2% In 2019, almost half (48%) of workers in the accommodation and food services industries identified as renters. with only state unemployment. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2.1

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2020's Hottest Markets Were Coastal and Affordable

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The areas also offer lower property taxes and no state income taxes. Home loan applications for purchases rose 11% in 2020 compared to 2019. A strong 84% of consumers noted they had been able to save more income to purchase a home due to the pandemic and stay-at-home orders, with nearly half saving 11% or more of their income.

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Does Your Market Make the List of Best Cities for First-Time Buyers?

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buyers, but the share has dropped to 31% in 2019. Nashville, Tennessee ranks in the top 10% of cities for three of the four categories that we considered: home market favorability, affordability and employment. Grand Rapids also ranks 24th- and 19th-best in our affordability and employment categories, respectively.

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Atlanta, San Antonio, Phoenix Lead In Economic Growth Potential

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The median income for millennials living in the New Haven-Milford CT metro area in 2017 was $54,800. The complete 2019 BF Rankings Report, including state , metro and international results are available online. ###. Metro Atlanta is home to 16 Fortune 500 companies.

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Housing and the 2020 Presidential Election

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To that end, Trump signed an executive order on June 25, 2019 , establishing a White House Council on eliminating barriers to affordable housing development. Builders Saw Policy Wins in 2019, But There's More Work Ahead. Trump has been doing an outstanding job for the housing industry,” says Jerry Howard, NAHB’s CEO.

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