Luxury Home Prices Continue to Rise
Seattle, WA, February 4, 2026—The median luxury home sale price in America rose 4.6% year over year to $1.31 million in December, according to a new report from Redfin.
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Mortgage Applications Declined 8.9% in Week Ending January 30
Washington, DC, February 4, 2026—Mortgage applications decreased 8.9% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 30, 2026.
Sonia Wedell-Castellano Named Sales Director For Republic's European Business
Soest, Germany, February 4, 2026-Sonia Wedell-Castellano has been named senior sales director Europe for Republic Floor.
Ceramic Imports Declined 25% in November, Vinyl Imports Down 16%
Charlotte, NC, February 3, 2026—Total ceramic unit imports were down 25% year-over-year (YOY) in November with dollars down 23% YOY, while vinyl flooring unit imports were down 16% YOY with dollars down 10% YOY. reports Truist.
Roomvo Releases 2026 Flooring Trends Report
Toronto, ON, December 3, 2026-Roomvo has released its 2026 Flooring Trends report.
Central Alabama Flooring Names Jamin Carter Regional Manager
Tuscaloosa, AL, February 3, 2026--Central Alabama Flooring has announced the promotion of Jamin Carter to the position of regional manager.
Tarkett Announces Johnsonite 2026 Colors of the Year
Solon, OH, February 3, 2026-Tarkett has announced its Johnsonite 2026 Colors of the Year.
The Housing Market Is Moving in Favor of Buyers
Washington, DC, February 2, 2026-"Many home shoppers have given up on the depressed housing market, where sales are stuck at a 30-year low. But those buying are enjoying discounts at the highest rate in years.
Build-to-Rent to Benefit from Trump's Aim on Institutional Investors
New York, NY, February 2, 2026-"President Trump is taking aim at big institutional investors that buy single-family homes. But one Wall Street group active in the housing market stands to benefit from his crackdown,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index Rose to 52.6% in January
Tempe, AZ, February 2, 2026—The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 52.6% in January, a 4.7-percentage point increase compared to the seasonally adjusted reading of 47.9% in December say the nation’s supply executives in the latest ISM Manufacturing PMI Report.