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Steep Decline in Homeownership, Home Building Predicted | Planetizen

A new report shows that as the population of the U.S. ages, it is likely that more people will rent than own homes , causing a steep decline in the home building industry. The report is from the Metropolitan Research Center at the …

Back-to-School Shopping: Down, but Not Out – Real Time Economics – WSJ

The back-to-school shopping season — which lasts from about mid-July through mid-September — is one of vital importance for many retailers, making up roughly 18-20% of their annual sales, second in importance only to the holiday …