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Washington, DC, November 12, 2021—Only 56.6% of new and existing homes sold between the beginning of July and end of September were affordable to families earning the U.S. median income of $79,900, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI).
Ann Arbor, MI, November 12, 2021-Consumer sentiment slid 6.8% in early November to 66.8, according to the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Dallas, TX, November 12, 2021—Generational Equity has announced the sale of R&R Hardwood Distributors to a private investor.
Manchester, NH, November 12, 2021-Carpet One Floor & Home recently announced the appointment of three new members to its advisory council.
New York, NY, November 12, 2021—The U.S. economy has had more than 10 million open jobs since June, an extraordinary stretch of imbalance in the labor market that also includes record numbers of workers quitting their jobs, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Washington, DC, November 12, 2021—The number of job openings was little changed at 10.4 million on the last business day of September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Spartanburg, SC, November 12, 2021-Milliken & Company has announced that all its carpet, luxury vinyl tile and entryway tile products around the globe are now carbon neutral, offsetting carbon emissions in raw materials and manufacturing carbon footprint using Verified Carbon Standard credits.
Dalton, GA, November 11, 2021-The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) held its annual meeting on November 10. The yearly gathering included an update on the industry, the announcement of the board of directors roster for 2022, and recognized volunteers for service to the institute.
New York, NY, November 11, 2021—Ceramic tile imports rose 22.2% in square meters in the first nine months of 2021 and 29.8% in dollars, reports Grosser Consulting.
New York, NY, November 11, 2021—American homebuyers are having to pounce faster than ever to clinch a deal, forcing many of them to make snap decisions about what house to purchase and where to live, reports the Wall Street Journal.