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Delayed Jobs Data Drops Surprises as Housing Market Gains Momentum

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Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.26% as Overdue Jobs Report Is Finally Released

After weeks of delayed data, we finally have an update on the labor market—and it’s not exactly what most people expected. Data that was delayed by the federal government shutdown is starting to trickle out. We learned that hiring was more robust than many expected in September, with 119,000 jobs added in the month—largely in … Read more

Modular Home Construction Gains Ground as Homebuilders Seek Speed, Scale, and Savings

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Modular Home Construction Gains Ground as Homebuilders Seek Speed, Scale, and Savings

In an effort to build more and build fast, off-site construction is gaining traction as developers seek to speed up production while maintaining quality and controlling costs. Villa, a California-based leader in factory-built housing, is proving just how far the model can scale. “There are a number of challenges when doing modular homebuilding,” says Sean … Read more