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Seeking the Bay Area’s prettiest outdoor potties

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More Jobs in Housing, but Workers Aren’t Returning

“One of the reasons is because they are not paying well yet,” said Lisa Marquis Jackson, an analyst with John Burns Real Estate Consulting. “The wages were cut so much in the downturn, so until those prices get back to … Continue reading

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Are Construction Job Losses All About Pay?

Despite rising demand for newly built homes, construction employment in August remained flat, stuck at the same paltry pace for the past four months. The numbers don’t make a lot of sense at face value, given that housing starts are … Continue reading

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Home Builders Don’t Have Enough Workers to Meet New Demand

After losing 70 percent of their business in the housing crash, the nation’s home builders are breaking ground again. New orders for homes are rebounding strongly, and housing starts have shown sustained growth over the past year. The demand is … Continue reading

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