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More Homebuyers Considering Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

New York, NY, March 12, 2026—"Americans are reconsidering adjustable-rate mortgages as a way to cut the cost of buying a home in the short term,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Inflation Steady at 2.4% in February

Washington, DC, March 11, 2026-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis in February, after rising 0.2% in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased 2.4% before seasonal adjustment.

Nearly 1 in 5 House Hunters Making Long-Distance Move

Seattle, WA, March 11, 2026—Just under one in five (18.8%) house hunters looked to move to a different part of the country in the fourth quarter, reports Redfin. That’s up slightly from 17.9% a year earlier and up from 15.9% about five years earlier.

Shaw Contract Introduces New Education Course, Design for All

Cartersville, GA, March 11, 2026—Shaw Contract has launched Design for All, a continuing education course created to help architecture and design professionals better understand how inclusive, purpose-driven design can support collective well-being across commercial environments.

Zack & Anna Adamson Honored by Junior Achievement of Georgia

Dalton, GA, March 11, 2026-Zack Adamson and Anna Adamson were recognized as the 2026 Rising Stars of Dalton by the Junior Achievement of Georgia.

NEFCA Offers Recap of Winter 2026 Meeting

Boston MA, March 11, 2026--The New England Floor Coverers Association (NEFCA) hosted a winter gathering of its members and vendor partners at Banners Grill in downtown Boston, to kick up 2026 and bring together members many of whom had not been in one room since Covid.

Välinge Adds Biancogres as Licensee

Viken, Sweden, March 11, 2026--Välinge Innovation adds Biancogres as a new licensee.

WFCA Launches First Step Up Tour

Dalton, GA, March 11, 2026--The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is taking its leadership on the road in 2026 with the launch of its first-ever Step Up Tour--a nationwide initiative designed to meet members where they work, elevate their stories and spotlight the professionals shaping the future of the flooring industry.