TBDeconomics
Policy
From Peak To Trough To Rebound In 60 Days: The Covid Recesison
The recession that was -- from February 2020 to April 2020 -- goes down as a record-breaker for its speedy duration. Except for the millions still living in its grip, and in fear of its next wave of pain.
Capital
The Standoff -- Job Openings Vs. Job Seekers -- And Its Impacts
Nine million job openings, nine million active job seekers, and seven million fewer people employed than in April 2020. What gives?
Policy
In Market Talktrack, Uncertainty, Even Concessions Crop Up
Two terms have surfaced in the spotty, choppy limbo market dynamic that has checked up both construction flow and demand mojo: Pause and Concessions.
Marketing & Sales
The Builder's Dilemma: Defeatism Or Determination
Post-pandemic post-traumatic stress crops up as a risk to morale and focus in the ranks among builders as they encounter an unending barrage of real-time challenges. The moment will redefine housing's leaders.
Capital
The Incredible Shrinking Spec Inventory of New Homes
Markers of buying power short-circuiting include a sudden scarcity of below $300k new homes, and a drying up of ready-to-occupy spec inventory. Interest rates had better damned well not go up.



Marketing & Sales
The Builder's Dilemma: Defeatism Or Determination
Post-pandemic post-traumatic stress crops up as a risk to morale and focus in the ranks among builders as they encounter an unending barrage of real-time challenges. The moment will redefine housing's leaders.

economics
Policy 07.20.21
From Peak To Trough To Rebound In 60 Days: The Covid Recesison
The recession that was -- from February 2020 to April 2020 -- goes down as a record-breaker for its speedy duration. Except for the millions still living in its grip, and in fear of its next wave of pain.
Capital 07.09.21
The Standoff -- Job Openings Vs. Job Seekers -- And Its Impacts
Nine million job openings, nine million active job seekers, and seven million fewer people employed than in April 2020. What gives?
Policy 07.08.21
In Market Talktrack, Uncertainty, Even Concessions Crop Up
Two terms have surfaced in the spotty, choppy limbo market dynamic that has checked up both construction flow and demand mojo: Pause and Concessions.
Marketing & Sales 07.06.21
The Builder's Dilemma: Defeatism Or Determination
Post-pandemic post-traumatic stress crops up as a risk to morale and focus in the ranks among builders as they encounter an unending barrage of real-time challenges. The moment will redefine housing's leaders.
Capital 06.24.21
The Incredible Shrinking Spec Inventory of New Homes
Markers of buying power short-circuiting include a sudden scarcity of below $300k new homes, and a drying up of ready-to-occupy spec inventory. Interest rates had better damned well not go up.