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Washington, DC, October 29, 2025-Mortgage applications increased 7.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 24, 2025.
Phoenix, AZ, October 29, 2025—Martin Brookes, director of installation at Fireclay Tile, has been presented with the National Tile Contractor’s Association (NTCA) Ring of Honor.
Jackson, MS, October 29, 2025-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced the recipients of the 2025 NTCA Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year awards, recognizing two outstanding professionals for their exceptional craftsmanship, leadership and commitment to the trade.
Washington, DC, October 29, 2025—Pending home sales in September showed no change from the prior month and fell 0.9% year over year, according to the National Association of Realtors Pending Home Sales Report.
New Smyrna Beach, FL, October 29, 2025—TrueTouch Floors has entered into a partnership with Readers Wholesale Distribution, a flooring distributor based in Houston, Texas.
Cartersville, GA, October 29, 2025—Shaw Contract is continuing its ongoing partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with a commitment of $250,000 over five years, made in celebration of the company’s ColorLink LVT Collection.
Export, PA, October 29, 2025—Karndean Designflooring and USA Flooring have launched a special sales promotion benefiting Hope Renovations, a North Carolina nonprofit organization serving the Raleigh area.
Chattanooga, TN, October 28, 2025-Two flooring industry meetings are underway.
New York, NY, October 28, 2025-The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index posted a 1.5% annual gain for August, down from a 1.6% rise in the previous month.
Washington, DC, October 28, 2025—According to the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS), the median age of construction labor force is 42 years old—one year older than a typical worker in the national labor force.