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Washington, DC, April 29, 2026—Privately-owned housing starts in March were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,502,000, 10.8% above the revised February estimate of 1,356,000 and 10.8% above the March 2025 rate of 1,355,000.
Washington, DC, April 29, 2026—Mortgage applications decreased 1.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 24, 2026.
Chicago, IL, April 29, 2026—NeoCon, the commercial design event slated for June 8 to 10 at The Mart in Chicago, unveils a schedule of events and experiences centered on the 2026 theme: “Where Design Connects.”
Washington, DC, April 29, 2026—New orders for manufactured durable goods in March, up following three consecutive monthly decreases, increased $2.6 billion or 0.8% to $318.9 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced
La Grange, GA, April 29, 2026-LX Hausys has joined the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) as an associate manufacturer member.
Springfield, MA, April 29, 2026—The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) added the Institute for Floor Covering Inspectors International (IFCII) as its newest member, expanding the association’s expertise in inspection, training, and industry standards.
New York, NY, April 28, 2026—The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported a 0.7% annual gain for February.
Washington, DC, April 28, 2026—U.S. population growth slowed notably in the latest population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, with the nation expanding by just 0.5% in 2025, roughly half the pace of the prior year.
Washington, DC, April 28, 2026-- The so-called “silver tsunami” describes the wave of millions of homes expected to hit the market as older Americans increasingly decide to sell their properties, reports the National Association of Home Buidlers. However, industry experts are noting that this “tsunami” isn’t landing where it’s needed most.
Glen Ellyn, IL, April 28, 2026—India’s twelve-member trade negotiating team spent three working days in DC last week meeting with their U.S. counterparts, the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association reports.