--- title: "Weekly Wrap-Up: September 1, 2017" description: Get expert insights from a variety of market research firms with our weekly blog round-up. image: https://blog.marketresearch.com/hubfs/Images/Blog_Images/WeeklyWrapUp.png --- [![MarketResearch.com](https://blog.marketresearch.com/hs-fs/hub/209482/file-22777923.gif?width=295&height=66&name=file-22777923.gif "MarketResearch.com")](https://www.marketresearch.com/) [Market Research Blog](https://blog.marketresearch.com/) # Weekly Wrap-Up: September 1, 2017 by [Sarah Schmidt](https://blog.marketresearch.com/author/sarah-schmidt), on September 1, 2017 ![WeeklyWrapUp.png](https://blog.marketresearch.com/hubfs/Images/Blog_Images/WeeklyWrapUp.png)See our latest article round-up, bringing you the latest market research data and analysis across a broad range of industries. This week's posts explore the markets for housing, craft beer, Texas sand, IVD, and education products. Plus, check out our recent media coverage[ in The New York Times, Marketplace, CNBC](https://blog.marketresearch.com/marketresearch.com-in-the-news-summer-2017-highlights), and other top publications. ### [Housing Market Shifting to Satisfy Millennials](https://www.freedoniafocusreports.com/Content/Blog/2017/08/28/Housing-Market-Shifting-to-Satisfy-Millennials) A strong economy has boosted incomes, but a lean supply of homes and rising prices are impeding sales, especially among millennials. ### [Shift to Cans Gaining Steam Among Craft Brewers](https://www.freedoniafocusreports.com/Content/Blog/2017/08/28/Shift-to-Cans-Gaining-Steam-Among-Craft-Brewers) Canning equipment suppliers take note: Advantages such as lower cost and weight, and superior protection from UV light and oxygen exposure are driving many craft brewers away from the traditional glass bottle. ### [West Texas Sand: A New Proppant](https://www.freedoniagroup.com/Content/Blog/2017/08/31/West-Texas-Sand-A-New-Proppant) Investments in West Texas may prove profitable to mining firms in search of new sources for high-quality sand, which has long served as a proppant in hydraulic fracturing. ### [IVD a Crucial Part of t-mAb Effectiviness](https://www.kaloramainformation.com/Content/Blog/2017/08/28/IVD-a-Crucial-Part-of-t-mAb-Effectiviness) Occasionally, t-mAbs lose their effect after a while, and clinicians need to figure out why. 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