Welcome to another episode of Real Estate Jerky Daily with your host Ed Parcaut! 😊 Today, we're diving into the latest updates in the housing market, key economic indicators, and upcoming events that could impact the market. 
📉 **Key Points Discussed:**
- **Housing Starts:** July figures are down to a 1.2238 million annualized pace, falling short of estimates. What does this mean for the market?
- **Housing Permits:** A decrease in permits signals potential future slowdowns. 
- **National Association of Housing Builders Index:** Down two points, indicating lower builder confidence.
- **Retail Sales:** Surprisingly strong results for July, with a significant spending increase.
- **Jobless Claims:** Initial jobless claims saw a drop, but what does it really mean for the economy?
- **Upcoming Indicators:** Fed minutes, Jackson Hole meeting, and various home sales data coming next week.
🚀 **Why Now is the Time to Buy:**
Ed discusses why this might be the perfect moment for veterans and other buyers to enter the market, despite fluctuations in interest rates and economic uncertainties.
🏛 **Regulatory Costs:**
Ed highlights the high cost of building permits, particularly in California, and discusses regulatory impacts on the housing market.
👩‍💼👨‍💼 **How to Connect:**
Questions or comments? Reach out to Ed Parcaut at [edparcaut.com](http://www.edparcaut.com) or call 209-404-1915. You can also message us on Facebook or through our website.
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📅 **Upcoming Events:**
- Fed minutes discussions
- Jackson Hole Fed meeting insights
- New data on home sales
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Make it a great day, everyone! See you on Monday! ⏰