Economy & Housing Articles

Economic forecast: region appears to be headed toward a mild recession

December 12, 2022 | Posted in Economy & Housing

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The Kansas City economy appears headed for mild recession beginning in 2023, according to a forecast prepared by MARC Research Services for the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s annual economic forecast breakfast on Dec. 8, 2022.

Market conditions challenge housing affordability, but relief may be coming

November 28, 2022 | Posted in Economy & Housing

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Rental and single-family housing costs and supply show early indications of a changing direction. Is this a blip or will a trend towards a more affordable market emerge?

KC Region at risk of losing its most affordable housing

November 4, 2022 | Posted in Economy & Housing

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Increasing numbers of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit properties are eligible to leave the program. What happens next?

Labor scarcity continues to plague our region

November 4, 2022 | Posted in Economy & Housing

September’s workforce data suggests that employment growth continues despite the Federal Reserve’s actions to slow the economy to reduce inflation.

August data shows new employment in the Kansas City region, though still at a slow rate

October 10, 2022 | Posted in Economy & Housing

Employment continues to improve in August, adding 1,900 jobs and this data continues the upward trend from last month which added 5,800 jobs.

Two studies, one region's workforce housing challenges

October 6, 2022 | Posted in Economy & Housing

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Two studies examine workforce housing challenges in the Kansas City region. Both identify the need to increase the supply of affordable, quality housing options all residents.

Many essential workers have limited housing options

September 16, 2022 | Posted in Economy & Housing

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New analysis shows how a shortage of affordable housing options in the Kansas City region challenges the workers our communities depend on most

Kansas City employment surprises on the upside

September 1, 2022 | Posted in Economy & Housing

July saw a sizable expansion of employment in the Kansas City region.

Kansas City likely to see slower employment growth over the next few months

August 4, 2022 | Posted in Economy & Housing

June’s employment situation in Kansas City continued to flash signs of a slowing regional economy. Employment growth has remained largely flat since December 2021 and more recently there are indications of a slight decline.

Employment growth data shows signs of a slowing economy

July 21, 2022 | Posted in Economy & Housing

Employment has largely remained flat since Dec 2021. Seasonally adjusted employment decreased in May 2022 by 500 jobs, largely offsetting the gains from March to April.