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The housing sector droops under a labor shortage and price hikes

The housing sector droops under a labor shortage and price hikes

Update: 2024-11-26
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The homebuilding industry is short over a quarter-million workers, according to the National Association of Home Builders. It’s one reason new home sales fell significantly in October — expensive materials and high home prices are others. Also in this episode: A Baltimore warehouse business navigates obstacles, Yelp celebrates 20 years of maybe-trustworthy reviews, and consumers replace tech purchased early in the pandemic.

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The housing sector droops under a labor shortage and price hikes

The housing sector droops under a labor shortage and price hikes

Marketplace / Kai Ryssdal