PLUNKETT'S REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2011Key Features:-Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence-Market forecasts and Industry Statistics-Industry Associations and Professional Societies List-In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies-Industry Glossary-Buyer may register for access to search and export data at Plunkett Research OnlinePages: 607Statistical Tables Provided: 21Companies Profiled: 431Geographic Focus: GlobalA complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.You will gain vital insights that can help you shape your own strategy for business development, product development and investments.-How is the industry evolving?-How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?-How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?-What is the size of the market now and in the future?-What are the financial results of the leading companies?-What are the names and titles of top executives?Contents, Statistics, Forecasts and Analysis Include:Major Trends Affecting the Real Estate & Construction Industry-U.S. Foreclosures Reach Record Numbers-Online Competition Changes the Mortgage Industry-U.S. Home Sales Rebound Slightly-Internet-Based Home Sales and Cheap Commissions Rock Residential Brokers-Homes and Commercial Buildings Seek Green Certification-Prefabricated Housing Causes a Stir-Baby Boomers Become a Strong Influence in the Housing Market/Universal Design Catches On-Commercial Construction Begins a Revival-Commercial Mortgage Defaults and Foreclosures Rise-Real Estate Markets in China and India Heat Up-Mixed-Use Developments Go Vertical-Retail Sales Begin to Rebound but Shopping Center Leasing Remains Problematic-Malls Morph to Stay Afloat-Apartment House Occupancy Rates Rise-Hotel Operators Challenged/Pod Rooms Grow in Popularity-New Urbanism and Traditional Neighborhood Development are Retro Trends-Megapolitans Will Define America of the Future/Mega-Regions Defined Internationally-Remodeling Rebounds/Home Sizes ShrinkReal Estate & Construction Industry Statistics-Value of U.S. Public Construction Put in Place: 2004-2010-Estimates of the Total Housing Inventory for the U.S.: 2009-2010-Commercial, Residential & Farm Mortgages by Holder, U.S.: 2006-2010-Home Mortgages by Holder, U.S.: 2006-2010-New Privately-Owned Housing Starts, U.S.: 1980-2010-Homeownership Rates by Region, U.S.: 1995-2010-Homeownership Rates by Race & Ethnicity of Householder, U.S.: 2003-2010-Homeownership Rates by Age of Householder, U.S.: Selected Years, 1985-2010-Median & Average Sales Price of New Single Family Homes by Region, U.S.: 1985-2010-New Single Family Homes Sold by Region, U.S.: 1985-2010-New Single Family Homes Sold by Type of Financing, U.S.: 1988-2010-New Single Family Homes for Sale at End of Period, by Region, U.S.: 1985-2010-Placements of New Manufactured Homes, U.S.: 1995-2010-Rental & Homeowner Vacancy Rates by Area, U.S.: 1995-2010-U.S. Construction Industry Employment: 2005-2010