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Contents

Cover Story

It’s no secret that job growth and the economy are indicators for the new construction market. So, how is Chicagoland doing with new construction? Find out in our cover story here.

Also:

• 5 Ways New Construction Will Change
• The Perks of a Newly Built Home
• Inventory Insights: What To Know About New Construction
• The Plight of the Condo
• The 5 Hottest Suburbs for New Construction
• Fall New Construction Status Update
• New Construction Rentals

Editor’s Note

• Is New Construction At The New Normal?

News

• Builder Labor, Contractor Shortages On The Rise
• Construction Spending Maintains Solid 2014 Increases
• The New Home Sales Report: Sales Down, Prices Up, Inventory A Mystery
• Builder Confidence Rises Two Points in August; At Highest Level Since January
• Housing Starts, Driven by Multifamily Sector, Exceeded Expectations in July

Agent Snapshot

• Amy Shepardson, Sales Associate, Ryland Homes

The Scene

• PERL Mortgage At Wrigleyville Rooftops: Billy Joel
• Floral Avenue Skokie Groundbreaking

My Style

• Jonathan Kramer, Broker, Related Realty, River North