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Homebuilder Sentiment Rises Two Points in August

Homebuilder Sentiment Rises Two Points in August

Washington, DC, August 15, 2016—Builder confidence in the market for newly constructed single-family homes in August rose two points to 60 on the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index.

NAFCT & FCICA Sign Memorandum of Understanding

NAFCT & FCICA Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Neenah, WI, August 15, 2016—NAFCT, the National Academy of Floor Covering Training and FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, have signed a memorandum of understanding between the two organizations.

Retail Sales Flat in July

Washington, DC, Aug. 12, 2016 -- U.S. retail sales were unchanged in July from the previous month, according to the Commerce Department.

Home Affordability Dips in Second Quarter

Home Affordability Dips in Second Quarter

Washington, DC, Aug. 12, 2016 -- Solid home price appreciation more than offset a modest reduction in mortgage interest rates to push housing affordability lower in the second quarter of 2016.