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Washington, DC, September 14, 2023—In the week ending September 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 220,000, an increase of 3,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor
Washington, DC, September 14, 2023—The current real estate market's high home prices and mortgage rates, as well as limited inventory, are the top reasons that Realtors and prospective homebuyers across races and ethnicities cite as barriers to purchasing a home, according to two new reports from the National Association of Realtors.
Washington, DC, September 14, 2023-The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for July was estimated at $1,828.4 billion, up 0.6% from June 2023, but was down 1.2% rom July 2022.
Dalton, GA, September 13, 2023-Shaw Industries will not exhibit its core residential brands at Surfaces 2024.
Washington, DC, September 13, 2023-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.6% in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.2% in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, driven by gasoline prices.
Anderson, SC, September 13, 2023—U.S. ceramic tile consumption Q2 2023 YTD was down 4.7% by volume versus Q2 2022 YTD.
Washington, DC, September 13, 2023—Mortgage applications decreased 0.8% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 8, 2023.
Saint-Georges, Quebec, September 13, 2023—Mirage—the Mirage, Vintage, Ten Oaks, and Parquets Alexandra brands hardwood flooring manufacturer—celebrates its 40th anniversary in September 2023.
Washington, DC, September 12, 2023—NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased 0.6 of a point in August to 91.3, the 20th consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98.
Dalton, GA, September 12, 2023—Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) announced the launch of its commercial resilient training program, designed to meet the evolving needs of flooring installers.