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Washington, DC, December 20, 2023—Mortgage applications decreased 1.5% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 15, 2023.
LaGrange, GA, December 20, 2023—The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) recently added a new continuing education course to its online curriculum that educates on the certifications,
Washington, DC, December 19, 2023—Privately-owned housing starts in November were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,560,000, 14.8% above the revised October estimate of 1,359,000 and 9.3% above the November 2022 rate of 1,427,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Dalton, GA, December 19, 2023—Shaw Commercial has announced that John Cravey will be moving to a newly appointed role of vice president of business development for commercial.
Charleston, SC, December 19, 2023—William M. Bird recently announced the promotion of Gary Rudebeck to vice president of sales and Jaco Kruger to vice president of East Bay Supply Co.
Honolulu, HI, December 19, 2023—American Floor and Home (AFH) has announced the recent promotion of Aaron Okamoto to the position of vice president of sales, recognizing his dedication, expertise, and contributions to the company over the past 19 years.
Northlake, IL, December 19, 2023—Empire Today’s executive vice president and general counsel, Hillary Victor, has been recognized as Top 50 Corporate Counsel Award Winner by the 2023 OnCon Icon Awards.
Washington, DC, December 18, 2023—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose three points to 37 in December, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Johnson City, TN, December 18, 2023-Mullican Flooring, a U.S. manufacturer of hardwood flooring, announces the promotion of Pat Oakley to president, effective January 1, 2024.
New York, NY, December 18, 2023—"The lowest mortgage rates since the summer are starting to lure frustrated home shoppers back to the market,” reports the Wall Street Journal. “The problem is that few homeowners who have locked in much lower rates appear ready to sell.