The Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) provides a short-term outlook of national home improvement and repair spending to owner-occupied homes. The indicator, measured as an...
Population growth in many metropolitan areas is in doubt given the recent steep drop in immigration, which could undercut household growth and housing demand. This is especially true...
Note: This paper was updated in December 2025 with an addendum that adds a low-immigration scenario, reflecting the increased likelihood that population gains from net international...
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