MinnEcon Blog

The home buyer credits propped up the real estate business. But was it worth the cost?
The homebuyer tax credits expire
The first-time homebuyer and move-up tax credits expire today. It's about time.
We asked what happened to your career in the recession. Now we know. Your powerful stories.
The federal home buyer tax credits expire Friday. What will that do to your housing market?
Economic Lookout: Housing frustration in Rochester
Moving from renter to home owner should be easy right now. But it isn't. A report from one of our Economic Lookouts
Is a paid internship the best route in this economy for struggling, new college grads?
New home sales, percentages, and charts
What does the new homes figure tell us about the economy?
A rise in metal prices and a tough recession make metal scrapping popular again.