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Residential construction jobs now 7.6% above pre-COVID level

Housing Wire

After a month of very little change in April , the construction sector had a solid month of job growth in May, according to the U.S. Construction gained 36,000 jobs in May, with residential building adding 5,000 jobs and residential specialty trade contractors gain 11,700 jobs. The post Residential construction jobs now 7.6%

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The Intel About Intel’s Columbus, OH Region Move (and Why Your Business Can Flourish Here, Too)

The Robert Weiler Company

But proximity to a new Intel Corporation fabrication plant whose construction might one day ease future global chip shortages might be another reason to love our region. It’s predicted to generate 3,000 jobs with high-wage salaries, 7,000 construction jobs, and more than 10,000 indirect jobs. Intel’s Columbus, Ohio Multiplier Effect.

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Expectations for 2023 in Seattle/King County Real Estate

Will Springer Realtor

Fuel to fill our vehicle gas tanks and to transport goods weigh heavily on inflation; 18% of the Consumer Price Index is for transportation costs – the second largest component of the CPI after housing/shelter (42%). Locally, permits for single- and multi-family home construction are down about 20% from this time last year.

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4 Sustainability Trends Driving Commercial Real Estate for Earth Day 2021

The Robert Weiler Company

Investors were also closely analyzing efficiency in plumbing, electrical, lighting, and HVAC critical systems, building materials, construction waste, mixed-use space, and occupant wellness. Carbon emissions, water consumption, and plastic waste were all on the list. Space Design and Integration.

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The Proposed NYC "Pied-A-Terre Tax" Looks Catastrophic to NYC Real Estate

Miller Samuel

Andrew Cuomo's office suggested last week that such a levy might reap $9 billion for the moribund Metropolitan Transportation Authority over the next decade and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie reiterated his chamber's support proposal at a Crain's breakfast forum days later. Mayor Bill de Blasio gave it his blessing as well.

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Why Buy Commercial Real Estate? Deep Dive Into 6 Sought-After Property Types!

The Robert Weiler Company

Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and More: Transportation links are essential for any industrial space or commercial properties for lease. Compared to their single-family cousins, any commercial brokerage will tell you that multifamily units offer a variety of benefits when it comes to purchasing commercial real estate Ohio has to offer.

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Will Springer Realtor - Untitled Article

Will Springer Realtor

They include greater transparency around real estate brokerage services, initiatives to boost housing supply and a greater effort to allocate more affordable homes (for rent and sale). There are many home options available to prospective buyers – including new construction offerings in buildings that opened during the pandemic.