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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.

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.

Existing-Home Sales Rose 1.7% in February

Washington, DC, March 10, 2026—Existing-home sales increased by 1.7% month-over-month in February, according to the National Association of Realtors Existing Home Sales Report.

Legislation Proposes to Exempt Building Materials from Tariffs

Washington, DC, March 10, 2026--NAHB worked with Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) to introduce legislation that would address the housing affordability crisis by creating an exemption process for building materials from tariffs.

Small Business Optimism Inched Down 0.5 Points in February

Washington, DC, March 10, 2026-The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.5 points in February to 98.8 but remained slightly above the 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index decreased three points from January to 88.

Construction Backlog Indicator Rose to 8.1 Months in February

Washington, DC, March 10, 2026—The Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.1 months in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors member survey conducted February 20 to March 6.

Stonepeak Introduces EPDs and HPDs for Full Product Range

Crossville, TN, March 10, 2026—Stonepeak Ceramics, the U.S. operation of the Italian Iris Ceramica Group and manufacturer of porcelain and stoneware solutions, announces two major advancements in its sustainability journey: the publication of product-specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) across its entire U.S.-manufactured portfolio and the release of its comprehensive Health Product Declaration (HPD) covering its full product range.

Japanese Companies Investing in U.S. Housing Market

Newport Beach, CA, March 10, 2026—"Two transactions announced within days of each other—Sumitomo Forestry’s $4.5 billion purchase of Tri Pointe Homes and Daiwa House-backed Stanley Martin Homes’ $221 million acquisition of United Homes Group—set the tone for the year ahead in the M&A market,” reports Builder Online.

Dodge Momentum Index Down 7.3% in Feb. on Commercial Planning Slowdown

Boston, MA, March 9, 2026-The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network declined 7.3% in February to 250.0 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised January reading of 269.8.

If Passed, Housing Bill Would Require Big Investors to Sell Homes

Washington, DC, March 9, 2026—"In a bipartisan bid to make homeownership more affordable, the U.S. Senate is aiming to restrict the industry that builds homes to rent them,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Home Relistings Jumped in January

Seattle, WA, March 9, 2026—Nearly 45,000 U.S. homes that were delisted last year were relisted for sale in January 2026—the highest January figure in records dating back to 2016, reports Redfin. That represents a record 3.6% of homes that were on the market in January.

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