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Washington, DC, April 22, 2026—In the week ending April 18, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 214,000, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Salem, NJ, April 22, 2026-Helen Lumpkin, manager of strategic account service at Mannington’s Calhoun, Georgia location, is the first recipient of the Keith and Shirley Campbell “Make a Difference” award that honors associates who take exceptional steps to positively impact their community and the lives of others.
Washington, DC, April 22, 2026-The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) scored 49.8 in March, reflecting near-equal shares of firms reporting increases and decreases.
Orlando, Florida, April 22, 2026—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) named its 2026 award winners at its annual Expo, which kicked off Tuesday.
Washington, DC, April 22, 2026—Mortgage applications increased 7.9% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 17, 2026.
Seattle, WA, April 22, 2026-Renters are breathing easier with income growth outpacing rent hikes, putting an extra $193 back in the typical household's pocket each month. That's $2,318 more a year for groceries and gas-or a head start on a down payment.
Washington, DC, April 21, 2026—Pending home sales in March increased by 1.5% from the prior month and declined 1.1% year over year, according to the National Association of Realtors Pending Home Sales report.
Washington, DC, April 21, 2026-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for March 2026 were $752.1 billion, up 1.7% from the previous month and up 4.0% from March 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Arlington, TX, April 21, 2026—For Q2 2026, homebuilding revenue decreased 2% to $7.1 billion, and homes closed increased 1% to 19,486 homes.
Washington, DC, April 21, 2026-A new study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reveals that more young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 are interested in the construction trades but more work needs to be done to educate the public that there are increasing opportunities for rewarding, lucrative careers in the skilled trades.