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NAHB Recaps Remodel Market in Early 2026
Washington, DC, August 21, 2026—NAHB’s recent Mid-Year Remodeling Forecast Update webinar reviewed how the remodeling industry has navigated—and will continue to weather—changing economic conditions, homeowner priorities and market demand.Rents Rose 2.3% YOY in July, Hitting Almost $2,000
Seattle, WA, August 21, 2026—The wave of new apartments that gave renters more options and more deals over the past two years is beginning to recede. The…Holcim Acquires Fermacell
Zug, Switzerland, August 21, 2026—Holcim has entered into an agreement to acquire Fermacell from James Hardie Industries.CoStar Completes Acquisition of Zonda
Arlington, VA, August 21, 2026—CoStar Group—a provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, analytics, and 3D digital twin technology in the property markets—has completed its acquisition of…Housing Affordability Declined in Q2
Washington, DC, August 20, 2026—After three consecutive quarters of modest improvement, housing affordability declined in the second quarter as higher mortgage rates, rising construction costs and economic…Rent Burden Most Greatly Impacts Families with Children
Seattle, WA, August 20, 2026—Amid rising inflation and childcare costs, families today face another affordability hurdle: rent burden. A new Zillow and StreetEasy analysis of the U.S….INSTALL Expands Westward
Washington, DC, August 20, 2026—INSTALL, the North American leader in floorcovering installation training and certification, has significantly expanded recognition of its apprenticeship and workforce training in the…Southwind Adds Four New Hires to Sales Team
Dalton, GA, August 19, 2026—Southwind Floors has strengthened its sales organization with the addition of Gavin Miller, Andy Friedlander and Rick Davis as territory managers and Jody…Lowe’s Sales Up 8.3% in Q2, Comp Sales Up 0.2%, Earnings Flat
Mooresville, NC, August 19, 2026—Lowe’s reported Q2 2026 sales were $26.0 billion, an 8.3% increase compared to $24.0 billion in the prior-year quarter. Comp sales for Q2…Architecture Billings Posted Modest Decline in July to 46.6
Washington, DC, August 19, 2026—The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for July was 46.6, signaling a modest decline from June.
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