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Mortgage Payments Less Than Rent in 22 U.S. Metro Areas

Seattle, WA, September 16, 2024—The monthly cost of homeownership may be more attainable than people think. But, it depends on where they live.

Median U.S. Rent Rose 0.9% YOY in August

Seattle, WA, Setpember 16, 2024-The median U.S. asking rent rose 0.9% year over year in August to $1,645-the biggest annual increase since April 2023, according to RedFin. Rents were up 0.1% on a month-over-month basis.

Bentley Names Catherine Prossen VP of Business Development

City of Industry, CA, September 16, 2024—Catherine Prossen has been named vice president of business development for Bentley Mills.

Consumer Sentiment Rises 1.6% to 69 in Early September

Ann Arbor, MI, September 13, 2024—Consumer sentiment rose 1.6% to 69.0 in early September, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.

Import & Export Prices Declined in August

Washington, DC, September 13, 2024—U.S. import prices declined 0.3% in August following increases of 0.1% in July and June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Lower fuel and nonfuel prices contributed to the August

Vietnam's Wood Exports to U.S. Up 24% YOY in 2024

Washington, DC, September 13, 2024—This year, Vietnam's wood and wood products exports reached $9.5 billion by mid-August, up by 24% year-over-year, according to the Decorative Hardwoods Association.

Mercier Announces New Sales Appointments

Montmagny, Quebec, September 13, 2024—Mercier has announced the expansion and promotion within its sales team, according to Hardwood Floors magazine.

Producer Price Index Up 0.2% in August

Washington, DC, September 12, 2024—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.2% in August, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Construction Input Prices Rose 0.1% in August

Washington, DC, September 12, 2024-Construction input prices increased 0.1% in August compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data.

Greenberg Golf Tournament Raises $125,000 for FCIF

Adairsville, GA, September 12, 2024-CCA Global’s 23rd annual Alan Greenberg Annual Golf Tournament was held yesterday at Barnsley Gardens in Adairsville, Georgia.