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Home Prices Rose 19.7% in July, Says Case-Shiller

New York, NY, September 28, 2021-The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported a 19.7% annual gain in July, up from 18.7% in the previous month.

Cersaie Underway Now in Bologna

Bologna, IT, September 28, 2021-Cersaie, the international exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings, is underway now at the Bologna Exhibition Centre, closing October 1.

Aquafil Opens New Carpet Drop-Off Location in San Diego County

Dalton, GA, September 28, 2021-Homeowners, carpet installers and other flooring contractors in San Diego County, California are now able to drop off carpet for recycling at Aquafil Carpet Collection’s new Miramar location, effective immediately.

NAR Names Top 10 Commercial Office Markets

New York, NY, September 28, 2021—The National Association of Realtors identified the top ten commercial office markets as of the third quarter of 2021 in its monthly Commercial Market Insights report.

Durable Goods Orders Rose 1.8% in August

Washington, DC, September 27, 2021-New orders for manufactured durable goods in August increased $4.6 billion or 1.8% to $263.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.

NeoCon 2021 Launches in One Week

Chicago, IL, September 27, 2021-NeoCon begins one week from today, taking place October 4 through 6, at TheMart in Chicago.

California Ports Grapple with Logistic Challenges

New York, NY, September 27, 2021-Despite mounting shipping delays and cargo backlogs, the busiest U.S. port complex shuts its gates for hours on most days and remains closed on Sundays, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Common Thread for the Cure Foundation Adds 3 New Board Members

Lexington, NC, September 27, 2021-The Common Thread for the Cure Foundation has named three new members to its board of directors: Laura Holland from Hickory Chair, Lesley Zitone from 3form, and Sasha Ikovic from Crossville Inc.

Armstrong Announces Price Increase of Up to 10%

Lancaster, PA, September 24, 2021-Armstrong Flooring will increase prices in the U.S. effective November 1, to offset continued rising costs.

Mohawk Group Signs The Climate Pledge

Calhoun, GA, September 24, 2021-Mohawk Group has signed The Climate Pledge, a sustainability-driven effort originally cofounded by Amazon and Global Optimism in 2019. Mohawk Group joins over 200 signatories, including Interface, that are also committed to accelerated climate action.

New Home Sales Rose 1.5% in August

Washington, DC, September 24, 2021-Sales of new single-family houses in August 2021 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 740,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 1.5% above the revised July rate of 729,000 but 24.3% below the August 2020 estimate of 977,000.

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