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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.

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.

Republic Floor Names Sonia Wedell-Castellano Sr. Sales Director EU

Soest, Germany, February 4, 2026—Sonia Wedell-Castellano has been named senior sales director Europe for Republic Floor.

DMX Membranes Limited Joins RFCI

La Grange, GA, February 4, 2026—DMX Membranes Limited joins Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) as an associate tier II supply chain member.

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.

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