EYE on RETAIL: Gen Z looks to spend less on AmazonSurvey finds 60% of Gen Z says Amazon is too powerful. Builder confidence climbs in FebruaryFewer home builders reported cutting prices this month. Poll question: Office-to-residential conversions Is it possible that there’s a better use for that empty office tower? Poll results: The housing-starts forecast A plurality of readers expect moderate gains in 2024 The Quikrete Industry Dashboard As hiring and consumer confidence see improvement, spring could see an early arrival. Consumer Confidence hits a three-year high Slower inflation and lower interest rates contribute to improvements in most income groups. The Quikrete Industry Dashboard A pair of major metrics saw positive updates in recent days. Pending home sales are healthy in December The NAR says the annual median home prices is expected to rise 1.4% in 2024. Poll question: 2024 Starts Share your expectations for total-housing-starts in 2024. Poll results: Answering the call Readers give themselves high marks in tele-etiquette. First Previous 4 5 6 7 8 Next Last