Construction challenged by rising costs, interest rates and

The construction industry faces big challenges from increasing costs and shortages of both labor and materials as well as rising interest rates, according to the Marcum Commercial Construction Index. 

“While overall contractor confidence has dipped a bit recently, many contractors continue to expect growth in sales, employment, and even profit margins over the next six months,” Anirban Basu, Marcum’s

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USDA Celebrates National Homeownership Month

Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Programs to Help People Buy, Build, Repair and Rent Homes in Rural, Tribal and Underserved Communities

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2022 – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack kicked off National Homeownership Month. As part of this nationwide celebration, USDA is highlighting programs that help people in rural, Tribal and underserved areas buy, build

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