Mortgage Rates Have Climbed Over 6% to Six-Month High
Chattanooga, TN, March 27, 2026—Mortgage rates rose for the fourth straight week to the highest level since September, which could hamper the home-buying season, the Wall Street Journal reports.
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Population Growth Slowed in Majority of U.S. Counties
Washington, DC, March 27, 2026--Population growth slowed in a majority of the nation’s 3,143 counties and the District of Columbia between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, according to the Vintage 2025 population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Floor and Home Named UCX Distributor of the Year
Orlando, Florida, March 26, 2026—UCX on Wednesday awarded its Distributor of the Year award to Floor and Home of Westwood, New Jersey, during its 2026 UCX Alliance Summit held at the Caribe Royale.
TDG Q4 Sales Down 1.4% YOY, Net Loss of $3 Million
Dalton, GA, March 26, 2026- In Q4 2025, The Dixie Group’s net sales were $63,487,000 or 1.4% below the net sales in Q4 2024 at $64,338,000.
Ceramic & LVT Imports Declined in Units & Dollars in January
Charlotte, NC, March 26, 2026-Ceramic and LVT imports declined in units and dollars in January, reports Truist.
NTCA to Award Luigi Di Geso & Dan Lambert at Coverings
Jackson, MS, March 26, 2026-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced that two industry leaders will be recognized during the annual NTCA Awards Ceremony at Coverings next week.
Lodging, Education & Office Sectors Grew YOY in January
Charlotte, NC, March 26, 2026—The U.S. Census Bureau's preliminary non-residential construction results for January fell slightly year over year, reports Truist.
Engineered Floors and Shaw Announce Price Increases
Chattanooga, TN, March 25, 2026-Engineered Floors and Shaw have announced price increases due to external pressures, including shipping disruptions in the Persian Gulf, and internal pressures due to rising costs.
Total Construction Starts Down 13.2% in Feb., But Commercial Up
Boston, MA, March 25, 2026-Total construction starts declined 13.2% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.08 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.
Import Prices Rose 1.3% in February, Exports Up 1.5%
Washington, DC, March 25, 2026—U.S. import prices increased 1.3% in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.6% advance in January.