The overall economic health of the state is a large factor, as well as the local economy, local population age and density and its impact on demand for medical assistant services. (medicalassistants.net)
Stock market gains are another factor in the current state of housing, and an indicator of overall economic health. (gavishrealestate.com)
Even if you don't work in the financial industry, the markets are often loosely tied to the general economic health of a country. (moneysmartsblog.com)