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Mortgage Applications Rose 2.9% in Week Ending March 24

Mortgage Applications Rose 2.9% in Week Ending March 24

Washington, DC, March 29, 2023—Mortgage applications increased 2.9% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 24, 2023.

Home Prices Rose 3.8% YOY in January, Says Case-Shiller

Home Prices Rose 3.8% YOY in January, Says Case-Shiller

New York, NY, March 28, 2023—Home prices made a 3.8% annual gain in January, down from 5.6% in 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.

Construction Employment Expanded in 45 States in February

Construction Employment Expanded in 45 States in February

Washington, DC, March 27, 2023—Seasonally adjusted construction employment rose from February 2022 to February 2023 in 45 states and declined in five states and the District of Columbia, according to Associated General Contractor’s analysis of data Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Fuse Alliance Adds Five New Members

Fuse Alliance Adds Five New Members

Cypress, TX, March 24, 2023-Fuse Alliance, a member-owned organization of professional commercial flooring contractors, announced that BECA Commercial Flooring, Buckeye Floor and Ceiling, DeSoto Floor Covering & Interiors, Florworx, and Patella Carpet & Tile have joined the network as new members.