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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.

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.

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.

PC Floors Opens Tenth Showroom

Hartford, CT, March 11, 2026-PC Floors, a flooring supplier established in 1979, recently celebrated the grand opening of its tenth location in Hartford, Connecticut.

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.

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