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Arlington, VA, July 25, 2016—Construction employment increased in 39 states between June 2015 and June 2016, according to analysis of Labor Department data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Washington, DC, July 25, 2016—The National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index posted a reading of 53 in the second quarter of 2016.
Washington, DC, July 22, 2016—U.S. house prices rose in May, up 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis from the previous month, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency monthly House Price Index.
New York, NY, July 22, 2016—The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.3% in June to 123.7, following a 0.2% decline in May, and a 0.5 percent increase in April.
Palo Alto, CA, July 22, 2016—Houzz has released the Q2 2016 Houzz Renovation Barometer, which tracks confidence in the home renovation market among industry professionals.
Chicago, IL, July 22, 2016—Registration for the 2016 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention is now open.
Houston, TX, July 22, 2016—JJ Haines has extended its coverage of Earthwerks LVT to the Florida area.
Washington, DC, July 21, 2016—Boosted by a greater share of sales to first-time buyers not seen in nearly four years, existing-home sales maintained their upward trajectory in June, rising 1.1%, according to NAR.
Washington, DC, July 21, 2016—The American Institute of Architects reported the June ABI score was 52.6, down from the mark of 53.1 in the previous month.
Dalton, GA, July 21, 2016—Floor covering executive Brandon Kersey was recently chosen by Engineered Floors to be brand manager for its new main street flooring division Pentz Commercial Flooring Solutions.