Homebuyers Need Large Down Payment to Afford Monthly Cost
Seattle, WA, June 24, 2024—To comfortably afford a typical U.S. home, a homebuyer making the median income needs to put down nearly $127,750, or 35.4%, a new Zillow analysis shows.
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CRI Announces Opposition to California's AB 863
Dalton, GA, June 24, 2024—The Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI) opposes California bill AB 863 (Aguiar-Curry), which unnecessarily threatens the entire flooring industry.
Orian Names Walt Hartsfield EVP of Sales, Marketing & Design
Anderson, SC, June 24, 2024—Domestic manufacturer Orian Rugs has named Walt Hartsfield as its executive vice president of sales, marketing and design, reports Furniture today.
Existing-Home Sales Declined 0.7% in May
Washington, DC, June 21, 2024—Total existing-home sales retreated 0.7% from April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.11 million in May, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Home Prices Hit Record High in May at $419,300 Median
New York, NY, June 21, 2024—"Home prices rose in May to a new high, with low inventory continuing to spur bidding wars among home buyers in some markets,” according to the Wall Street Journal.
Construction Starts Rose 10% in May on Nonbuilding Strength
Bedford, MA, June 21, 2024—Total construction starts rose 10% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.24 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.
Wilbur Named Executive Director of NAFCD, Gammonley to Retire
Chicago, IL, June 21, 2024—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has announced that, after a comprehensive search process, it is excited to welcome Michael Wilbur as the incoming executive director.
Ceramics of Italy Holds Contest for Architects to Win Trip to Cersaie
New York, NY, June 21, 2024-Ceramics of Italy has announced the launch of its fourth annual Destination: Cersaie | Bologna program.
NTCA Wins Award for Promotional Piece
Jackson, MS, June 21, 2024—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has been honored with the Best of Category—Digital Printing for Promotional Piece award at the 2024 Graphic Awards presented by the Printing Industry Association of the South, Inc. (PIAS).
WFCA Attorney Jeffrey King Inducted into Hall of Fame
Dalton, GA, June 21, 2024––The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announces the induction of Jeffrey King into its Hall of Fame for 2024.