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The home building labor shortage, is it true?

Builders say one thing, economists say another.

August 5, 2014

Builders say there is a shortage of qualified labor, but economists say data shows otherwise. The Wall Street Journal’s real estate blogger Nick Timiraos explores where disconnect between anecdotal and research data lies.

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The home building labor shortage, is it true?

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features

The home building labor shortage, is it true?

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features

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