Black Homeownership Rates Trended Up in Second Half of 2019
Seattle, WA, February 21, 2020-Recent trends in the black homeownership rate show an increasing number are becoming homeowners, according to Zillow.
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Architecture Billings Index Inched Up to 52.2 in January
Washington, DC, February 20, 2020—The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 52.2 for January compared to 52.1 in December reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings), according to the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA).
Invista Names Anthony Green VP of Global Commercial Solutions
Kennesaw, GA, February 20, 2020-Invista is pleased to announce that Anthony Green has taken on the role of vice president of global commercial solutions, as Kip Kimball moves on to a new role within Koch Industries.
Houzz State of the Industry Reveals Optimistic Outlook for 2020
Palo Alto, CA, February 20, 2020—Houzz released the 2020 Houzz U.S. State of the Industry, which reports that companies across all industry sectors have an optimistic outlook for 2020, following positive 2019 results.
Matt Kahny Named President of Dal-Tile
Dallas, TX, February 19, 2020-Dal-Tile Corporation is pleased to announce that Matt Kahny has been appointed president of the company.
January Housing Starts Down From December, But Rose 21.4% YOY
Washington, DC, February 19, 2020-Privately-owned housing starts in January were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,567,000, 3.6% below the revised December estimate of 1,626,000 but 21.4% above the January 2019 rate of 1,291,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Registration for NeoCon 2020 Now Open, Keynotes Announced
Chicago, IL, February 19, 2020—Registration is now available for NeoCon 2020, running June 8 to 10 at The Mart in Chicago.
NALFA to Hold Laminate Inspector Cert. Class at Spring Meeting
Washington, DC, February 19, 2020-The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) announces the date of its second 2020 laminate inspector certification class to be held on March 12 in Raleigh, North Carolina in conjunction with NALFA’s Spring Meeting.
Producer Prices Rose 0.5% in January
Washington, DC, February 19, 2020—The Producer Price Index for final demand advanced 0.5% in January, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Kitchen & Bath Market Grew in Q4
Hackettstown, NJ, February 19, 2020-The National Kitchen & Bath Association and John Burns Real Estate Consulting released their Q4 2019 Kitchen & Bath Market Index, which reveals an energetic expansion despite showing signs of a slower pace of growth throughout the year.