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Washington, DC, November 2, 2018-Single female buyers continue to be a powerful force in the market, while low inventory, rising interest rates and increasing home prices remain, holding back first-time buyers despite notable interest in buying a home, according to the National Association of Realtors’ 2018 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.
Washington, DC, November 2, 2018—The goods and services deficit was $54.0 billion in September, up $0.7 billion from $53.3 billion in August, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Washington, DC, November 2, 2018—Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market dropped seven points to 60 in the third quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI).
Atlanta, GA, November 2, 2018—Surya founder Surya Tiwari and president Satya Tiwari will be honored by the world-renowned independent cancer research and treatment center with its highest honor, the 2019 Spirit of Life Award.
Chicago, IL, November 2, 2018-Domotex USA has launched #whyidomotex, a new series of interviews with flooring industry professionals, including designers, remodelers, distributors, retailers and manufacturers.
Arlington, VA, November 2, 2018-Construction spending hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.329 trillion and grew 5.5% for nine months of 2018 combined, with continued year-to-date gains for major public and private categories, according to an analysis of government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Bethany, CT, November 2, 2018—Laticrete has introduced its Resinous Flooring Estimator—a state-of-the-art online tool for construction professionals utilizing Spartacote products for their floor coating projects.
Tempe, Arizona, November 1, 2018-The October Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 57.7%, a decrease of 2.1 percentage points from the September reading of 59.8%, according to the Institute of Supply Management Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Washington, DC, November 1, 2018—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 2.2% during the third quarter of 2018, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 4.1% and hours worked increased 1.8%.
Washington, DC, November 1, 2018-The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the recipients of its 2018 Leadership Awards, an annual recognition of the outstanding individuals and organizations at the forefront of the green building movement.