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Washington, DC, June 22, 2020-Total existing-home sales slumped 9.7% from April to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million in May, according to the National Association of Realtors. Overall, sales fell year-over-year, down 26.6% from a year ago (5.33 million in May 2019).
Hackettstown, NJ, June 22, 2020—As part of its ongoing commitment to provide leading insights into the kitchen and bath industry, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released benchmark research on the impact people’s behavior, life stage and habits have on kitchen and bath design.
Kennesaw, GA, June 19, 2020—Invista Nylon Chemicals (China) Co. held a groundbreaking ceremony in Shanghai on June 16, to officially mark the start of construction on its 400,000- ton/year adiponitrile (ADN) plant at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (SCIP).
Washington, DC, June 19, 2020—The National Association of Realtors identified ten markets with favorable conditions for millennial homebuyers during the coronavirus pandemic.
London, UK, June 19, 2020—On June 30 at 1:00 EST, Greenbuild will partner with HMTX in offering a complementary webinar titled "The Role of Flooring in Healthy Indoor Spaces.
Washington, DC, June 19, 2020—The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has named designer Gary Wheeler, FASID, FIIDA as its interim chief executive officer.
Washington, DC, June 18, 2020—In an effort to support the health, safety and wellbeing of students, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is releasing 3D design models and strategies that can assist education officials with reopening schools during the pandemic.
Washington, DC, June 18, 2020-In the week ending June 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 1,508,000, a decrease of 58,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Grand Rapids, MI, June 18, 2020-BIFMA has appointed Deirdre Jimenez as its first president and chief executive officer (CEO).
Salem, NJ, June 18, 2020—For the first time since it began 18 years ago, Mannington Mills' “Art is Cool” competition was held virtually in response to COVID-19 restrictions.