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Producer Prices Rose 1.3% in January

Washington, DC, February 17, 2021-The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.3% in January, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Couristan Celebrating 95 Years of Business

Fort Lee, NJ, February 17, 2021—Couristan is celebrating its 95th year as a family-owned and -operated company.

Mortgage Applications Decreased 5.1% in Second Week of February

Washington, DC, February 17, 2021—Mortgage applications decreased 5.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 12, 2021.

Distrib. Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Up 0.8% in December

Washington, DC, February 17, 2021—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for December was estimated at $1,494.2 billion, up 0.8% from November 2020 and was up 2.5% from December 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Hoefer Wysocki Changes Name to Hoefer Welker

Kansas City, MO, February 17, 2021—Hoefer Wysocki announces the firm’s new name Hoefer Welker.

Energy Efficiency Leads Home Buyers' Preference List

Washington, DC, February 16, 2021-Energy efficiency is a primary driver in home buyer preferences, according to research from NAHB.

One-Third of Multifamily Construction Moving to Lower-Density Markets

Washington, DC, February 16, 2021—About one-third of multifamily building has moved to low-density markets in the suburbs and exurbs, which are seeing populations increase faster than are city centers over the past year, the National Association of Home Builders reported.

Mohawk Included on Forbes '21 America’s Best Large Employers List