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Home Prices Rose 5.4% YOY in June, Says Case-Shiller

Home Prices Rose 5.4% YOY in June, Says Case-Shiller

New York, August 27, 2024-The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported a 5.4% annual gain for June, down from a 5.9% annual gain in the previous month.

Durable Goods Orders Rose 9.9% in July

Durable Goods Orders Rose 9.9% in July

Washington, DC, August 26, 2024—New orders for manufactured durable goods in July, up five of the last six months, increased $26.1 billion or 9.9% to $289.6 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.

Gerflor's Henry Vollant Has Died

Gerflor's Henry Vollant Has Died

Bolingbrook, IL, August 26, 2024—Gerflor USA announces the passing of Henry Vollant, a distinguished leader whose guidance and dedication were instrumental in establishing Gerflor’s presence in North America.

High Point Market Partnering with NKBA for October Event

High Point Market Partnering with NKBA for October Event

High Point, NC, August 26, 2024—The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has partnered with the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), owners and hosts of and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), to present the NKBA | KBIS Design Experience, a first-of-its-kind event series open for three dates, October 26 to 28, during the five-day home furnishings trade show.

New Home Sales Rose 10.6% in July

New Home Sales Rose 10.6% in July

Washington, DC, August 23, 2024—Sales of new single-family houses in July 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 739,000, according to estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 10.6% above the revised June rate of 668,000 and 5.6% above the July 2023 estimate of 700,000.