First American’s Sam Williamson writes that the most intense of pandemic-era cost pressures may be easing.
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First American’s Sam Williamson: Where Homebuyers Are Getting a Spring Lift–and Where Winter Isn’t Over Yet
While affordability improved from a year ago in all 50 major markets, every market remains below its pre-pandemic position—though some are much closer than others.
Job Market Softens; MBA Economist Weighs In
February’s job creation was weaker than expected as employers cut more than 90,000 positions.
Pending Home Sales Fall 9.3%
Pending home sales decreased 9.3% in December, the National Association of Realtors reported Wednesday.
Employment Growth Rate Slows; Industry Economists Weigh in on Latest Jobs Data
The pace of employment growth slowed in December to 50,000, in line with the average pace of 49,000 for all of 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
Pending Home Sales Increase 3.3% in November
Pending home sales jumped by 3.3% in November, the National Association of Realtors reported.
Unemployment Rate Rises; Industry Economists Weigh in on Latest Jobs Data
The delayed report released Dec. 16 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed 64,000 jobs were added in November, with the unemployment rate up slightly to 4.6%.
Delayed September Jobs Report Shows 119,000 Gained; Industry Economists Weigh In
The Bureau of Labor Statistics Nov. 20 released jobs data for September, delayed because of a lapse in federal appropriations during the government shutdown. The report found total nonfarm payroll employment grew by 119,000 in the month.
Pending Home Sales Stabilize in September
Pending home sales showed no change from the prior month in September and fell 0.9% year over year, the National Association of Realtors reported Wednesday.
Pending Home Sales Dip 0.4% in July
Pending home sales decreased by 0.4% in July but are up 0.7% compared to a year ago, the National Association of Realtors reported.