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Economy Watch: U.S. Economy Has More Job Openings Than Unemployed
In April, vacancies increased in durable goods manufacturing (up 33,000) and information (up 26,000), but decreased in finance and insurance (down 84,000).
Economy Watch: The Most Innovative States of 2018
States that come out on top of the list also tend to have hot office markets in some of their metros, fueled by demand from tech and other innovation-oriented firms, a WalletHub study reported.
Economy Watch Weekly: Economic, Employment Metrics Point to Strong 2018
Reports on the U.S. economy and job growth in the last quarter of 2017 and early 2018 suggest a healthy year ahead for commercial real estate. Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the latest data, for the week ending March 2, 2018.
Economy Watch: Seattle Tops Nation for STEM Job Opportunities
Markets with good STEM employment opportunities are likely to enjoy strong real estate fundamentals as well, according to a recent WalletHub report on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Economy Watch: The Fastest-Growing Large City in 2016
Cities in Texas made the most appearances on Wallethub’s latest study, with the state capital topping the list of large U.S. cities with the fastest economic growth.
Economy Watch Weekly: The Nation’s Most Livable Cities
Virginia Beach, Va., topped WalletHub’s list of the most livable cities in the U.S. But livability doesn’t necessarily translate to affordability, according to the report. Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the other cities that made the list, for the week ending July 28, 2017.
Economy Watch: Virginia Beach, Seattle, Pittsburgh Ranked Top Places to Live
Cities with economic opportunity, easy access to entertainment and dining options, and higher affordability topped Wallethub’s list of the most livable cities in the U.S. Livability helps drive real estate absorption and development in those markets.
Economy Watch: Best States to Start a Business
A recent WalletHub study revealed the best and worst states for business formation, which impacts demand for office space and other commercial real estate activity.
Economy Watch: Washington State Has Healthiest Economy
A recent WalletHub report ranked the 50 states based on economic health, which affects commercial property growth. Washington state took the top spot, followed by California, Utah and Massachusetts.
Economy Watch: Job Seekers Fare Better in Tech Towns, State Capitals
NerdWallet reveals the top cities for job seekers, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census Bureau data.