Southeastern Exurbs See Growth as Housing Costs Push Buyers Outward
New York, NY, August 30, 2021— Lower costs and remote work are drawing droves of people to the exurbs of Southeastern metropolitan areas, reports The Wall Street Journal.
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Parklex Formed Partnership with GD Group
Woodstock, GA, August 30, 2021—Parklex signed a commercial sales agency agreement with GD Group, based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Consumer Sentiment Slid 13.4% in August on Concerns of Variant & Inflation
Ann Arbor, MI, August 27, 2021-Consumer sentiment slid 13.4% to 70.3 in August, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Personal Income Rose 1.1% in July, Spending Rose 0.3%
Washington, DC, August 27, 2021—Personal income increased $225.9 billion (1.1%) in July, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Swiff-Train Rebrands as STC
Houston, TX, August 27, 2021—Swiff-Train Company (STC) announces a rebranding to the name STC.
CFI Presents Scott Humphrey with Chris Davis Award
Forney, TX, August 27, 2021-The International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI) honored Scott Humphrey, CEO of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), with the Chris Davis award during its 28th annual convention at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida.
Q2 GDP Revised Up to 6.6% in Second Estimate
Washington, DC, August 26, 2021-Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 6.6% in Q2 2021, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 6.3%.
Sales at Building Material Stores Slid 1.2% in July
Washington, DC, August 26, 2021-Sales at building materials stores registered a 1.2% monthly decline in July to $39 billion, reports the National Kitchen & Bath Association.
CARE Announces Details of 2021 Annual Conference
Dalton, GA, August 26, 2021--CARE’s 19th annual conference will take place August 31 to September 1, and to protect the health of attendees, the organization has shifted to an online-only format.
Artisan Design Group Named to 2021 Inc. 5000 List
Dallas, TX, August 26, 2021-Artisan Design Group was included on the 2021 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing private companies.