Americans’ Transportation Preferences in 2022 Citing government data, Statista reports that approximately nine out of ten trips in the United States were taken using a car, SUV, pickup truck, or van in 2022. This data highlights the strong preference for personal vehicles among Americans. In contrast, walking accounted for a significantly smaller share of total […]
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrates Diversity The U.S. Census Bureau reminds us that Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 to October 15, honors the contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. This celebration highlights the diversity that enriches the cultural tapestry of the
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Americans Continue to Spend Despite Rising Inflation According to Statista, inflation in the United States is on the rise, but that hasn’t stopped Americans from continuing to spend. Census data shows that monthly retail and food services sales have remained steady through July, indicating that consumers are still willing to open their wallets despite economic
Consumer Price Index Increases by 0.2% in August, 2024 The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in August, 2024 (same as July). The all items index was up 2.5% for the 12 months ending in August. The index for shelter rose 0.5%
Inflation has increased by 2.5% compared to the previous year. Read More »
Tracking the Impact of Inflation on the Economy At Real Estate Investing Today, we closely monitor inflation as it is a crucial indicator that affects the entire economy. A recent chart from Statista highlights the Consumer Price Index (CPI) categories that have been most impacted by inflation in recent years. The data reveals a significant
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has recently released a report stating that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) saw a 0.2% increase in July 2024. Over the past 12 months leading up to July, the index has risen by 2.9%. One significant contributor to this increase was the 0.4% rise in
Inflation has increased by 2.9% compared to the previous year. Read More »
The Pacific Legal Foundation recently announced that a Michigan mother has appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court to uphold her constitutional right to fair compensation after her home was foreclosed on by Manistee County, sold, and the county kept $102,636 more than she owed. Chelsea Koetter, a single mother of two, fell behind on her
The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in June, 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,353,000, which is 3% higher than May’s revised number but is 4.4% lower than one year ago. June’s rate for units in buildings with five units or more was 360k. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by
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
Construction spending in the U.S. experienced a modest decrease in May. Read More »
Next Thursday, July 4th, will mark 248 years of America’s independence! Today’s infographic takes a look at the Fourth of July “by the numbers” and provides insight into this holiday that we Americans hold dear. Whatever you do to celebrate, do it safely and have fun…..and, as always, Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!!