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Zillow '26 Home Trend Report Reveals Shift Towards Vibrant Decor

Seattle, WA, October 15, 2025-Zillow's Home Trends Report predicts bold, color-drenched rooms, cozy reading nooks, and fun features like pickleball courts and golf simulators will define design in 2026.

Brett Miller to Lead Olde World Limited, Departing NWFA

St. Charles, MO, October 15, 2025-The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has announced that Brett Miller will be departing the organization on October 31 to pursue a new opportunity as general manager of Olde Wood Limited in Magnolia, Ohio.

Mortgage Applications Declined 1.8% in Week Ending October 10

Washington, DC, October 15, 2025—Mortgage applications decreased 1.8% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 10, 2025.

Mullican Celebrating 40 Years of Business

Johnson City, TN, October 14, 2025—Mullican Flooring is celebrating its 40th anniversary?marking a milestone of American craftsmanship, sustainable practices and industry leadership.

Small Business Optimism Declined Two Points to 98.8 in September

Washington, DC, October 14, 2025-The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined two points in September to 98.8.

Construction Backlog Indicator Unchanged in September

Washington, DC, October 14, 2025—The Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.5 months in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors member survey conducted September 22 to October 6.

New York Office Market Is Booming

New York, NY, October 14, 2025-"New York City’s office market is enjoying its biggest boom in nearly two decades, leaving the rest of the U.S. in its dust,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Tarkett's Stanley Named to L.E.A.R.N. Board of Directors

Solon, OH, October 14, 2025—Jonathan Stanley, director of education and government strategies for Tarkett North America, has been appointed to a two-year term on the L.E.A.R.N. board of directors.

DCO Names Taylor Hicks Director of Engagement

Atlanta, GA, October 14, 2025—DCO Commercial Floors has announced the promotion of Taylor Hicks to the role of director of engagement.

Young Americans Investing in Stocks Rather Than Homes

New York, NY, October 13, 2025—"A record stock market might have a link to the unaffordable housing market,” based on how younger Americans are thinking about their finances," reports the Wall Street Journal.