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Mortgage Applications Slid 6.5% in Third Week of August
Washington, DC, August 26, 2020—Mortgage applications decreased 6.5% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 21, 2020.
IFCII Offering Advanced Certification Class
Norcross, GA, August 26, 2020-IFCII will hold an Advanced Certification Class.
Warmly Yours Reports on Radiant Heating Sales in Q2
Lake Zurich, IL, August 26, 2020-According to a recent industry report, sales of radiant heating products were driven by growth in the homeowner and trade professional customer segments despite widespread lockdowns due to COVID-19.
Ecore Offering Free CEU and Seminar
Lancaster, PA, August 26, 2020—Ecore will continue to offer free seminars on acoustics and performance for continuing education course (CEU) credits from September through November.
Home Prices Rose 4.3% in June, Steady with May, Says Case-Shiller
New York, NY, August 25, 2020-Home prices made a 4.3% annual gain in June, no change from the previous month, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions.
Big Boxes Accounted for 29.1% of Retail Sales in Q2
New York, NY, August 25, 2020-Walmart, Amazon, Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s and Costco accounted for 29.1% of all U.S. retail sales in Q2, according to Craig Johnson, president of consulting firm Customer Growth Partners, and reported by the Wall Street Journal in an article called “Big-Box Stores, Worried About Amazon, Were Ready for Coronavirus.”
Behr Reveals 2021 Color Trends
Santa Ana, CA, August 24, 2020-Behr Paint Company revealed the Behr Colour Trends 2021 Palette: a spectrum of 21 shades spanning from essential neutrals to lavish bolds, together enabling people to create energizing, yet comforting, new focal points in the home.
Shaw to Expand SPC Manufacturing in Georgia with $20M Investment
Ringgold, GA, August 21, 2020-Shaw is expanding its resilient manufacturing capabilities in Ringgold, Georgia.
Shaw Named One of Best Employers in Georgia by Forbes
Dalton, GA, August 24, 2020—Shaw has been named to the Forbes Best-In-State Employer for Georgia 2020, ranking 24th and marking the second consecutive year the company has made the list.