Scott Roh – www.FamilyMatters.info – Realtor

5 days ago

Back when U-6 used to mean something, we paid closer attention to the whole jobs picture. U-3 shows the unemployed, but U-6 reveals the hidden strain, workers who can’t find enough hours or gave up looking. With U-6 climbing to 8.1%, it raises the question: are we overlooking the bigger story? … See MoreSee Less

Scott Roh – www.FamilyMatters.info – Realtor

6 days ago

The latest ADP report shows U.S. job growth falling short in August, signaling a cooling labor market nationally. Yet, all markets are local and conditions in your community may look very different. Understanding your area’s trends is key to making the right decisions. … See MoreSee Less

Scott Roh – www.FamilyMatters.info – Realtor

2 weeks ago

📊 National new home sales slipped, and supply ticked up. While local markets like ours don’t always match these moves, they reflect broader forces like rates, building trends, and buyer sentiment. These things still shape Wisconsin housing.
#wisconsinrealestate #condosweetcondo #housingmarket … See MoreSee Less

Scott Roh – www.FamilyMatters.info – Realtor

3 weeks ago

🔍 July 2025 Housing Permits: U.S. housing market sent mixed signals

Total building permits, a leading indicator of future construction, declined 2.8%, slipping to 1.354 million units, the lowest level since mid-2020.

Multi‑family permits fell roughly 10%, signaling resistance in the rental/apartment segment.

Single‑family permits ticked up by 0.5%, showing cautious optimism for the standalone housing market.

While current housing starts actually rose, driven by a surge in apartment activity, the drop in permits suggests headwinds remain for future building.

Builders are navigating affordability challenges and soaring mortgage rates, leaving the outlook nuanced at best.
National Association of Home Builders

Why it matters:
Permits are a forward-looking barometer. A sharp decline—especially in multi-family units—could lead to tighter supply in rental markets and stress affordability further.

Takeaway:
The housing market is at a crossroads: single-family resilience contrasts sharply with multi-family contraction. The coming months will reveal whether this divergence persists.

#housingmarket #BuildingPermits #singlefamilyhomes #multifamilyhousing #ConstructionTrends #realestate #HousingStarts #BuildToRent #EconomicIndicators … See MoreSee Less