What I'm Reading Help Wanted: Labor shortages are helping to keep more homes from being built, making housing even less affordable. The problem does not appear to be going away anytime soon. The Economist Surprising Result: About half of US states ended enhanced federal unemployment benefits early. So far, they...
May 21st – Clogged
What I'm Reading Clogged: This week's housing starts number was a big disappointment, especially given the lack of supply that has helped lead to rising prices. It has a lot to do with a lack of finished lot inventory that has caused a major bottleneck, forcing builders to slow down. ...
April 13th – Back to School
What I'm Reading Back to School: The first half of 2020 was all about a shortage of demand for goods and services. The experience of 2021 has been exactly the opposite - demand is booming, yet supply is limited. The current labor shortage that American businesses are facing is playing...