Chris Porter

  • Chris Porter is Chief Demographer for John Burns Real Estate Consulting Services. He can be contacted at 949-870-1218 or by email at cporter@realestateconsulting.com. John Burns Real Estate Consulting, founded in 2001, provides independent research and consulting services related to the U.S. housing industry. Its team of research analysts and consultants collects data in offices across the country.

Labor Shortage Ahead

Labor Shortage Ahead

A surge in retirees (people turning 65) will slow the growth of workers in the United States. In 2000, 2 million people turned 65; 3.5 million did in 2016; and 4 million will in 2021. Even with a higher-than-usual rate of retiree-aged people working, U.S. economic growth will almost certainly ...
Labor Force Ahead Will Have Far-Reaching Impact

Labor Force Ahead Will Have Far-Reaching Impact

A surge in retirees (people turning 65) will slow the growth of workers in the United States. In 2000, 2 million people turned 65; 3.5 million did in 2016; and 4.0 million will in 2021. Even with a higher than usual rate of retiree-aged people working, U.S. economic growth will almost certainly remain ...