Paul Walker Named President & COO of Cain & Bultman
Jacksonville, FL, August 29, 2024—Cain & Bultman has named Paul Walker president and COO.
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Toledo Flooring Installer Arrested for Burglary and Theft
Toledo, OH, August 29, 2024—Toledo, Ohio flooring installer Aaron L. Short, 29, is facing one second-degree felony count of burglary and one fifth-degree count of theft, reports the Sandusky Register.
Mortgage Applications Rose 0.5% in Week Ending August 23
Washington, DC, August 28, 2024—Mortgage applications increased 0.5% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending August 23, 2024.
Kristin Prudhomme Named President of Empire for Business
Northlake, IL, August 28, 2024—Empire Today has announced the appointment of Kristin Prudhomme as president of Empire for Business, the company’s B2B arm.
Number of Single-Family Home Bathrooms Increasing Slightly
Washington, DC, August 28, 2024—A majority of single-family homes started in 2023 continued to have two full bathrooms, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Floor & Decor to Host Pro Appreciation Month in September
Atlanta, GA, August 28, 2024—Floor & Decor will host its fifth annual “PRO Appreciation Month,” in September to reward and celebrate trade professionals.
Home Prices Rose 5.4% YOY in June, Says Case-Shiller
New York, August 27, 2024-The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported a 5.4% annual gain for June, down from a 5.9% annual gain in the previous month.
Foam Products Opens IXPE Manufacturing Facility in Georgia
Trion, GA, August 27, 2024—Georgia-based Foam Products Corp (FPC) is set to open its new IXPE manufacturing facility by the end of Q3 2024.
Drake State Launching Pilot Flooring Installation Course
Huntsville, AL, August 27, 2024—Drake State Community and Technical College is launching a pilot Skills for Success – Flooring Installation Technician course.
Half of Homeowners Prioritize Pets in Renovation, Finds Houzz
Palo Alto, CA, August 27, 2024—Houzz has released its 2024 U.S. Houzz Pets & the Home Study.