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Existing-Home Sales Rose by 1.2% in October

Washington, DC, November 20, 2025—Existing-home sales increased by 1.2% in October, according to the National Association of Realtors Existing-Home Sales Report.

Construction Industry Employment Rose by 19,000 in September

Washington, DC, November 20, 2025—The construction industry added 19,000 jobs on net in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 8,000 in Week Ending Nov. 15

Washington, DC, November 20, 2025—In the week ending November 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 220,000, a decrease of 8,000 from the previous week's level, according to the Department of Labor.

Krystal Zell Named Chief Customer Officer for Floor & Décor

Atlanta, GA, November 20, 2025-Krystal Zell has been named executive vice president, chief customer officer for Floor & Décor.

Tarkett Achieves Carbon-Negative Linoleum Across Full Lifecycle

Paris, FR, November 20, 2025-Tarkett sets a new industry benchmark by achieving the world’s first carbon-negative linoleum flooring range covering all stages of the lifecycle.

Lowe's Q3 Sales Up 3%, Earnings Down Slightly

Mooresville, NC, November 19, 2025—Lowe's reported total sales for Q3 2025 were $20.8 billion, a 3% increase compared to $20.2 billion in the prior-year quarter.

Architecture Billings Index Score Rose to 47.6 in October

Washington, DC, November 19, 2025—The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score rose to 47.6 in October from 43.3 in September, indicating that while a majority of firms still saw a decline in their billings, the share was smaller than it was last month.

Mortgage Applications Declined 5.2% in Week Ending November 14

Washington, DC, November 19, 2025-Mortgage applications decreased 5.2% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 14, 2025.

Nature Flooring Names Jon Hammel VP of OEM Segment

Malvern, PA, November 19, 2025-Nature Flooring Industries (NFI), an OEM and ODM manufacturer of flooring and home products, announced the appointment of John Hammel as vice president of its OEM business segment.

Ralph Boe Tapped as Consultant for TrueFloor's New Carpet Offering

New Smyrna Beach, FL, November 19, 2025-Industry veteran Ralph Boe has joined TrueTouch Floors as a consultant for its Soft Touch Carpet in the U.S. and Europe.