Talk of a Mild Recession Fails to Capture Wall Street’s Real Estate Outlook
Wall Street’s expectations for real estate earnings point to a protracted lull, contrasting the much-popularized view of a mild 2023 recession.
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The Project Stress Index and Geography
The Project Stress Index can help construction professionals understand geographic market changes.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
May 18, 2023
Rising Mortgage Rates and Payments Could See Home Prices Fall 20%
30-year mortgage rates are the highest they have been in 14 years, while the average sale price of a new home is up 12% YOY.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
May 10, 2023
The Project Stress Index and Public vs. Private Projects
Public and private projects exhibit different stress behaviors that contractors may be able to use this to their advantage per the Projects Stress...
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
May 5, 2023
A Look at the Underlying Insights of the Project Stress Index
The Project Stress Index offers construction firms a powerful understanding of the demand environment for new projects.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
May 4, 2023
Is the Banking Industry Failing to See the Value of Construction Lending?
Tightening lending standards are making it harder to secure construction loans despite their relative safety, forcing some contractors to pursue...
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
May 2, 2023
Improving U.S. Supply Chains Allow for A Turnaround in U.S. Exports of Building Materials
Supply chain data collected by U.S. Federal Reserve banks have all reported quickening supplier delivery times since at least the end of 2022.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Apr 18, 2023
How Recent Bank Failures Will Harm Construction and What To Do About It
Learn how contractors can respond to rising borrowing costs in light of the recent bank collapses.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Apr 13, 2023
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