Marazzi Releases 2023 Impact Report
Dallas, TX, October 15, 2024—Marazzi has released its 2023 impact report.
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FCEF Pilot at Drake State Graduates First Cohort
Huntsville, AL, October 15, 2024—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF), in partnership with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Innovation Center, Drake State Community College, and the Industry Task Force, announces the completion of its first pilot cohort for the Flooring Installation Technicians course.
Pending Home Sales Post Biggest Increase Since 2001, Says Redfin
Seattle, WA, October 14, 2024—Pending U.S. home sales rose 2% from a year earlier during the four weeks ending October 6, the biggest increase in three years, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage.
Hardwood Flooring Industry Optimistic About 2025
Chesterfield, MO, October 14, 2024—The wood flooring industry is optimistic for growth in 2025, with more than 60% of respondents in our annual National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Industry Outlook survey expecting sales to increase, reports Hardwood Floors Magazine. About a third expect sales to stay the same in 2025 versus 2024.
Large Homebuilders Aiming to Turn Inventory Heading into 2025
Charlotte, NC, October 14, 2024—Several of the big homebuilders in the U.S. are aiming to turnover inventory heading into the new year with a mix of price cuts and special financing offers, reports Builder Magazine.
Sheehan Named CEO of Schattdecor North America
Maryland Heights, MO, October 14, 2024-Flooring industry veteran David Sheehan has been named CEO of Schattdecor.
Construction Input Prices Declined 0.9% in September
Washington, DC, October 11, 2024-Construction input prices decreased 0.9% in September compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data.
Producer Prices Flat in September
Washington, DC, October 11, 2024-The Producer Price Index for final demand was unchanged in September, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Zillow Listings Will Soon Include Climate Risk Modeling
Seattle, WA, October 11, 2024—Zillow is introducing climate risk data, provided by First Street, the standard for climate risk financial modeling, on for-sale property listings across the U.S. Home shoppers will gain insights into five key risks—flood, wildfire, wind, heat and air quality—directly from listing pages, complete with risk scores, interactive maps and insurance requirements.
WIFI Announces Fall '24 Scholarship Winners & New Mini Scholarships
Dalton, GA, October 11, 2024—The Women in the Flooring Industry (WIFI) has announced the winners of the second round of scholarships, bringing total awarded this year to $43,000 invested in 13 professionals in the flooring sector.