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Washington, DC, February 29, 2025—Following a brief uptick in new home sizes in 2021, the average size of a new home continues to inch smaller—dropping from 2,479 square feet in 2022 to 2,411 square feet in 2023, the smallest average size in 13 years—to match homebuyer preferences for less square footage.
Louisville, KY, February 29, 2024-Louisville Tile announced the promotion of Kristine Gaines as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Gaines offers a wealth of financial expertise and a proven track record within the company.
Jackson, MS, February 29, 2024—In March, National Tile Council of America (NTCA) Trainers will be touring nine states, offering 19 free, standards-based workshops and seven free regional trainings—nearly double the number provided in 2023.
Los Angeles, CA, February 29, 2024—Emser Tile has received a Best of Houzz 2024 Design Award, which are given to top-rated brands on Houzz.com.
Washington, DC, February 29, 2024—In the week ending February 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 215,000, an increase of 13,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Mooresville, NC, February 28, 2024—Lowe’s reported net sales for Q4 2023 were $18.6 billion, a 17% decline compared to sales of $22.4 billion in the prior year quarter.
Washington, DC, February 28, 2024—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.2% in Q4 2023, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In Q3, real GDP increased 4.9%.
Washington, DC, February 28, 2024—Multifamily starts are predicted to decline in 2024, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Meanwhile, the remodeling sector remains on solid ground and will hold steady this year.
Dalton, GA, February 28, 2024—Shaw has been named a 2024 Training Apex Award winner by Training magazine.
Calhoun, GA, February 28, 2024—On February 26, City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, honored Jeff Lorberbaum along with Kevin Campbell, president of Moen Americas, and Tom Koos, president and CEO of PrimeSource Brands with the Spirit of Life Award.