An index tracking prices that companies pay for goods jumped up sharply in July, which means inflation is a growing threat.
Meanwhile, the housing market continues to slump, with home-builders sharply cutting back on construction projects.
home buildersInflation A Growing Threat As Producer Prices JumpNPR Programs: Morning Edition Tue, 08/19/2008 - 9:30am
Builders: No signs of housing recoveryCNN Money Thu, 05/15/2008 - 1:23pm
Home builders' confidence fell once again in May and their view of the state of the battered market hit a record low. Mueller Austin Among Best Green Real Estate in U.S.Austin Metablog Sun, 02/24/2008 - 9:15pm
CAN GREEN BE AFFORDABLE AND LOOK "NORMAL"?Some of my clients are custom green home builders who specialize in infill development. (via Texas Real Estate Blog) |
