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Washington, DC, January 14, 2026—Mortgage applications increased 28.5% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 9, 2026.
Washington, DC, January 14, 2026—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for November 2025 were $735.9 billion, up 0.6% from the previous month and up 3.3% from November 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Washington, DC, January 14, 2026—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.2% in November, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Denver, CO, January 13, 2026-Charlie Dilks has been inducted into the World Floor Covering Association’s Hall of Fame.
Denver, CO, January 13, 2026-CCA Global Partners on Tuesday honored outstanding member leadership, legacy and commitment during its ConneXtion convention.
Dalton, GA, January 14, 2026—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has announced its 2026 board chairman, executive committee, and newly elected directors.
Dallas, TX, January 14, 2026—Daltile is officially releasing its annual Daltile Trend Report 2026.
Dalton, GA, January 14, 2026—Cameron Gore has joined Legendary Floors as executive vice president of sales.
Palo Alto, CA, January 13, 2026—Houzz has released its 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study.
Washington, DC, January 13, 2026—Sales of new single-family houses in October 2025 were at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 737,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 0.1% below the September 2025 rate of 738,000 and 18.7% above the October 2024 rate of 621,000.