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U.S. Construction Spending Down 3.2% Year-Over-Year
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The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in June, 2026 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,166.5 billion, down 0.1% from May’s revised number. Click here to read more.
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Personal Income and Outlays – June 2026
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The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is reporting that personal income increased $54.9 billion (0.2% at a monthly rate) in June. Click here to read more.
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ADP National Employment Report for July 2026
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According to the ADP National Employment Report for July, 2026, private sector employment increased by 44k jobs. ADP says sector-level hiring was choppy last month, but pay sent a clear signal. Click here to read more.
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U.S. Sheds 23k Jobs in July
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According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment decreased by 23k jobs in July, 2026. Click here to read more.
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Foreclosure Activity Up in First Half of 2026
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| According to ATTOM Data’s Mid-Year 2026 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report there were a total of 227,548 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings in the first six months of 2026. That figure is up 21% from one year ago and up 28% from the same time period two years ago. Click here to read more. |
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Apartment List’s National Rent Report – August 2026
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According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for August, 2026, national median rent increased 0.2% in July to $1,388 – marking the 6th consecutive monthly increase. Click here to read more.
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The Most Unbelievable Real Estate Journey
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Podcast: On a recent episode of Omaha REIA’s Kash & Dash Show, Ted Kaasch & Owen Dashner speak with Alex Beltrancwho shares how growing up in California during the 2008 housing crash initially pushed him away from real estate. Eventually he earned his license, moved toward Beverly Hills, and lived out of his truck so he could afford to pursue luxury real estate without burning through his savings. Click here to read more.
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The Cost of Car Ownership by State
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Infographic: The Visual Capitalist says that buying a car is only the beginning because every year after that, drivers face a steady stream of expenses from insurance to fuel to repairs and taxes – and they all add up. Click here to read more.
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