Better Homes & Gardens Lists Outdated Consumer Flooring Styles
Madison, NJ, February 19, 2025—Better Homes & Garden ran an article titled, “7 Outdated Flooring Styles Designers Aren't Using in 2025.”
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Builder Confidence Declined 5 Points to 42 in January
Washington, DC, February 18, 2025—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 42 in February, down five points from January and the lowest level in five months, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
All-Cash Sales Accounted for 32.6% of Home Purchases in 2024
Seattle, WA, February 18, 2025—Just under one-third (32.6%) of U.S. home purchases were made in cash in 2024, down from 35.1% the year before and the lowest share since 2021, according to a new report from Redfin.
Cost for Solo Renters Rises $450 in One Year
Seattle, WA, February 18, 2025—The "singles tax"—the extra amount solo renters pay for a one-bedroom compared to splitting rent with roommates or partners—has soared to a record-high $7,562, according to a new Zillow Rentals analysis.
Tarkett to Close Middlefield, Ohio Distribution Center
Middlefield, OH, February 17, 2025—Tarkett will close its Middlefield, Ohio distribution center; however, manufacturing will continue there, reports the Geauga County Maple Leaf.
Lighthouse Adhesives Forms Partnership with Hank's Specialities
Resaca, GA, February 17, 2025—Lighthouse Adhesives, a manufacturer of flooring adhesives, has formed a distribution partnership with Hank’s Specialties.
Industry Veteran Jack Love, Founder of Congoleum Nairn, Has Died
Jacksonville Beach, FL, February 17, 2025-Jack Love, 90, founder of Congoleum Nairn, died February 7.
AHF Announces Departure of CEO Brian Carson
Mountville, PA, February 13, 2025-AHF Products has announced the departure of president and CEO Brian Carson, who has led the company for six years.
Import Prices Up 0.3% in January, Export Prices Up 1.3%
Washington, DC, February 14, 2025—Prices for U.S. imports increased 0.3% in January, after advancing 0.2% in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
January Retail Sales Declined 0.9% from Dec., Up 4.2% YOY
Washington, DC, February 14, 2025--Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for January 2025 were $723.9 billion, down 0.9% from the previous month, and up 4.2% from January 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.