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New York, NY, May 15, 2025—Demand from first-time home buyers has hit record lows with mortgage rates stuck near 7%. One corner of the market shows it is worryingly weak even with rates at 5%, reports The Wall Street Journal.
Washington, DC, May 15, 2025-Construction input prices decreased 0.1% in April compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data.
Washington, DC, May 15, 2025—In the week ending May 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 229,000, unchanged from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Jackson, MS, May 13, 2025 - The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has recognized individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to their communities and the tile industry during the NTCA and TCNA Awards Reception at Coverings 2025.
Orange, CA, May 15, 2025--M S International, Inc. (MSI) was named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Gen Z in 2025.
Fairfield, NJ, May 15, 2025—Apollo Distributing Company, a distributor for over a century, has announced a new partnership with Raskin Industries, a fourth-generation family-owned flooring manufacturer.
Warwick, RI, May 15, 2025—Carpet designer Beth Anne Krynicki, 47, died from cancer April 17.
Washington, DC, May 14, 2025—Mortgage applications increased 1.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 9, 2025.
Charlotte, NC, March 14, 2025-"Our team finished working the High Point residential market ten days ago, then quickly shifted gears to the hospitality industry and the annual HD EXPO (Hospitality & Design) at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas,” reports Stump.
Nashville, TN, May 14, 2025—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) announces the certification of CTI #2000, a landmark achievement in its Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program. This milestone reflects the growing importance of verified professional standards in the ceramic tile industry.