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Hazleton, PA, August 20, 2024-Forbo Flooring Systems is pleased to announce the elimination of its freight surcharge due to a stabilization of transportation costs effective October 1, 2024.
Seattle, WA, August 20, 2024—Competition for homes and price appreciation tapered off faster than normal in July as high housing costs continued to stymie shoppers, according to the Zillow market report. But recent drops in mortgage rates should spur more competition as we head into fall.
New York, NY, August 19, 2024—"New U.S. rules governing real-estate commissions go into effect on Saturday, upending how deals get done and putting downward pressure on costs,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Houston, TX, August 19, 2024—Flooring distributor EJ Welch's is now a regional sponsor (Texas) of NAHICA's (Hispanic Contractors Association) mission to empower Hispanic contractors through advocacy, education, and networking opportunities.
Acton Vale, Quebec, August 19, 2024-Beaulieu Canada, a Canadian manufacturer of carpets and hard surface distributor, announces its strategic expansion into the United States.
High Point, NC, August 19, 2024—High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces the Design Leadership Network (DLN) will present a keynote discussion at Fall Market in the High Point Theatre on October 26 at 3:00 p.m.
Washington, DC, August 16, 2024-Privately-owned housing starts in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,238,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 6.8% below the revised June estimate of 1,329,000 and 16.0% below the July 2023 rate of 1,473,000.
Ann Arbor, MI, August 16, 2024—Consumer sentiment rose 2.1% to 67.8 in early August, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Dalton, GA, August 16, 2024—Sy Cohen, chairman and founder of Stanton Carpet, has been added as an honoree at the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF)’s October 5th Gala in Gotham at Gotham Hall in New York City.
Chicago, IL, August 16, 2024 - NAFCD will host its UID (University of Innovative Distribution) In-a-Day on October 22.