Tag Archives: Real Estate

Sharp Drop In ISM Services Index

The Services PMI® fell to 48.8% in June 2024 compared to May’s reading, contracting at the fastest pace in four years. This drop reflects declines in business activity, new orders, and employment, alongside challenges in supplier deliveries and inventory management. … Continue reading

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U.S. GDP: The Real Estate Economy

Interesting data that even surprised us.  The real estate sector is now the largest sector of U.S. economy.   Real estate is a sub-category of the BEA’s  industry group, Finance, insurance, real estate, rental, and leasing.   Could it be one of … Continue reading

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Stratfor: Global Effects of China’s Real Estate Lending

You think housing is an important sector in the U.S.? Stratfor reports real estate accounts for 14% of China’s GDP and housing construction is the source of 48% of the country’s steel consumption. Stratfor East Asia analyst John Minnich examines … Continue reading

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China Real Estate Prices Fall in November

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