by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 25, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
In a recent e-newsletter, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) chief economist Robert Dietz shared his insights on the current and future economy. The rising mortgage interest rates and stricter policies from the Federal Reserve will continue to affect housing...
by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 18, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
In a recent e-newsletter, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) chief economist Robert Dietz shared his insights on the current and future economy. The rising mortgage interest rates and stricter policies from the Federal Reserve will continue to affect housing...
by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 18, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported another jump in inflation in March, up 1.2 percent after a 0.8 percent increase in February. Inflation has risen 8.5 percent over the last 12 months, the largest 12-month increase since December 1981. For all items less...
by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 6, 2022 | Industry News
According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey with Prosper Insights & Analytics, 80 percent of Americans will celebrate Easter this year and 51 percent of celebrations will be in person. The survey also shows that American consumers plan to...
by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 21, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
The National Retail Federation (NRF) released its annual forecast, predicting a 6 to 8 percent growth in U.S. retail sales to more than $4.86 trillion in 2022. Nonstore and online sales year-over-year, which are included in the total figure, are expected to grow...
