Data from the LegalShield Economic Stress Index reveals sharp decline in homebuilding and sales trends while consumers are feeling the effects of rising inflation.
Read More »The State of the Economy and Housing
Despite a strong economy and overall increased confidence among consumers, a quarterly index points to headwinds that are causing a lag in the housing market.
Read More »Is Housing Ready for a Rebound?
According to the latest LegalShield Law Index, the housing market may be poised for a significant rebound, but factors such as the recent trade tariffs imposed by President Trump could complicate things. Released monthly, the LegalShield Law Index tracks factors ...
Read More »Could Housing Construction Momentum Take a Hit?
Each monthly LegalShield Law Index tracks factors such as housing starts, foreclosure starts, and consumer confidence, compiling indices based on LegalShield’s proprietary data culled from their client base. The Law Index is divided up into sub-indices that track different sectors ...
Read More »Foreclosure Starts Continue to Dwindle
Existing home sales declined slightly in January 2018, according to the LegalShield Law Index, a collection of five indices tracking multiple key economic indicators published monthly by LegalShield, an online membership-based provider of legal services. Meanwhile, LegalShield reports foreclosure starts ...
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