Housing affordability declines in Puerto Rico as prices, interest rates rise
March 11, 2025
Estudios Técnicos reports worsening affordability, which drops to 57% in some regions. #NewsismyBusiness
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A look ahead: Puerto Rico risks losing billions under new presidency
December 26, 2024
Puerto Rico could see decreased funding from agencies like FEMA and HUD. #NewsismyBusiness
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Most consumers plan to take on debt this holiday season
December 2, 2024
Recent debt data for Puerto Rico indicates that local consumers are likely to take on additional debt this holiday season. #NewsismyBusiness
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Estudios Técnicos: Puerto Rico has ‘very serious’ housing affordability problem
May 17, 2024
High interest rates and an increase in the cost of homes are compounding the problem. #NewsismyBusiness
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Report: Puerto Rico needs strategy to stop depending on federal emergency funds
July 6, 2023
An Estudios Técnicos report indicates that the island needs to establish a self-sustaining economic development plan to reduce its dependency, despite the funds’ contribution to stability post-Hurricane Maria and during the pandemic. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico businesses, consumers weary of island’s economic panorama
March 3, 2023
Energy costs, persisting worker shortage and Puerto Rico’s tax load are the three main concerns.
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Interest rate hikes worsen access to affordable housing in Puerto Rico
December 13, 2022
The Index’ most recent result shows that a typical family has only 54% of the income needed to qualify for a home loan, assuming a down payment of 20%.
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Estudios Técnicos launches analytical tool for Puerto Rico’s hospital sector
October 24, 2022
The tool gathers data from 42 hospitals.
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Index confirms fewer Puerto Rican families can buy a home
June 21, 2022
Inflation, home price increases have affected a typical family's ability to get a mortgage.
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Study shows wage gap between men and women persists in Puerto Rico
April 1, 2022
The disparity in income is even greater when people's educational level increases, the analysis shows.
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Estudios Técnicos: American Rescue Plan Act will shore up $10B for Puerto Rico
March 15, 2021
When President Biden signed American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319), expectations were created in many in the United States and Puerto Rico that economic conditions will improve. In a preliminary assessment, economic analysis firm Estudios Técnicos Inc. estimated that Puerto Rico will receive an amount close to $10 billion in funds from H.R. 1319. A […]
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