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Washington, DC, October 29, 2025—"The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates at its second consecutive meeting, but Chair Jerome Powell cast doubt on expectations of a further rate cut this year,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Las Vegas, NV, October 30, 2025—Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise will offer the keynote session at Coverings 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), March 30 to April 2, 2026.
Seattle, WA, October 30, 2025—"The median U.S. monthly housing payment was $2,530 during the four weeks ending October 26, down 1.4% year over year. That’s the biggest decline since November 2024,” reports Redfin.
Washington, DC, October 30, 2025—"Between February 2020 and June 2022, the U.S. labor market experienced the deepest downturn and fastest rebound in a century,” reports the NAHB.
Salem, NJ, October 28, 2025-Mannington will close its residential carpet business, which went to market as Phenix.
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.