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Construction spending in the United States experienced a slight decrease.

U.S. Construction Spending Report The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in April, 2025 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,152.4 billion, down 0.4% from March’s revised number. In addition, April’s estimate is .5% lower than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $892.8 […]

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Who are the real owners of the different power tool brands?

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Tool Brands Ownership Chart Today’s graphic from Pro Tool Reviews lays bare the answer about which companies own which tool brands. They say that if you’ve ever wondered who owns Craftsman Tools, Milwaukee Tool, Mac Tools, Skil, or any other major tool manufacturing brand, this interesting chart might answer most of your questions. Indeed… Stay

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6 Reasons Why New Construction is Winning This Year

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In This Article In today’s rapidly evolving real estate market, new construction rental properties are emerging as the clear choice for savvy investors. Rising maintenance costs, inflated insurance premiums, and escalating material expenses make older homes less appealing to landlords and tenants. Meanwhile, modern, energy-efficient homes meet tenant expectations while providing landlords with reduced operational

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Who Is Turnkey New Construction Right For?

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In This Article The beauty of real estate investing is that different strategies can work for other people. Do you love a challenge and bringing something from ugly to beautiful? Fix and flip may be for you. Do you prefer the hospitality side and being extra creative? Short-term rentals could be a good option. What

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How to Save Up to 20% on New Construction Homes

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In This Article In real estate, timing is everything. Right now, builders across the country are sitting on excess inventory, offering some of the most attractive discounts we’ve seen in years—up to 20% off properties, plus additional incentives like rate buydowns, price reductions, and managerial credits worth tens of thousands of dollars. If you’ve been

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How to Buy New Construction Properties With Low Money Down

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In This Article Real estate typically requires a significant upfront investment, but what if you could buy new construction rental properties with little to no money down? By leveraging builder incentives, portfolio loans, and creative financing strategies, investors can maximize their purchasing power, secure multiple properties, and generate cash flow with minimal upfront costs. Companies

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Housing construction activity surged in February, with housing starts increasing by 11%.

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U.S. Housing Starts and Permits Report for February 2025 The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in February, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,501,000, which is 11.2% higher than January’s revised number and is 2.9% lower than one year ago. February’s rate for units in buildings with five units

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Construction spending in the U.S. experiences a slight decrease once more in July

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U.S. Construction Spending in July 2024 The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in July, 2024 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,162.7 billion, which is 0.3% lower than June’s revised number. However, July’s revised estimate is 6.7% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted

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Construction spending in the U.S. experienced a slight decrease once again in June.

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The U.S. government has reported that total construction spending in June 2024 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,148.4 billion, which is 0.3% lower than May’s revised number. However, June’s revised estimate is 6.2% higher than one year ago. Residential construction was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $928 billion in June,

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Construction spending in the U.S. experienced a modest decrease in May.

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According to a report from the U.S. government, total construction spending in May 2024 reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,139.8 billion, marking a 0.1% decrease from the revised April figure. However, the revised estimate for May shows a 6.4% increase compared to the previous year. Residential construction was at a seasonally adjusted annual

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