Hybrid Work Continues to Change the Corporate Workspace
Washington, DC, February 22, 2023-The pandemic and hybrid work scenarios resulting from it have changed the corporate office landscape in multiple ways, reports the Wall Street Journal.
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Coverings Announces 2023's Top Ten Tile Trends
Arlington, VA, February 22, 2023—Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has announced the top ten ceramic tile trends for 2023.
NTCA Announces March 2023 Workshops & Training Events
Flowood, MS, February 22, 2023—In March, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) will hold 20 NTCA workshops and six regional training events across the country.
Home Depot Invests $1B in Employee Pay, Starting Wage Now $15/Hour
Atlanta, GA, February 22, 2023—The Home Depot is investing an additional $1 billion in wage increases for its frontline hourly associates.
Existing-Home Sales Declined 0.7% in December
Washington, DC, February 21, 2023-Total existing-home sales slid 0.7% from December 2022 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.00 million in January, according to the National Association of Realtors.
NALFA to Hold Inspector Certification Class in Raleigh, NC
Washington DC, February 21, 2023—The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) announces the date of its second 2023 laminate inspector certification class to be held on March 16 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Honey Creek Furniture & Flooring Adds New Generation of Leadership
Manchester, IA, February 21, 2023 —Sam and Kristin Milroy recently joined longtime Honey Creek Furniture and Flooring owners Bill and Susanne Scherbring at the helm of the Manchester, Iowa business, reports the Telegraph Herald.
High-End Home Sales Particularly Sluggish in Current Market
Washington, DC, February 20, 2023—Home sales slumped last year, but sales of the most expensive homes were particularly weak, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Mullican Releases Solid Hardwood Collection
Johnson City, TN, February 20, 2023—Mullican Flooring has released a new collection of solid hardwood products called Nordic Naturals.
Home Price Gains Continued to Impact Affordability in Q4 2022
Washington, DC, February 17, 2023-Approximately nine out of 10 metro markets registered home price gains in Q4 2022 despite mortgage rates eclipsing 7%, according to the National Association of Realtors’ latest quarterly report.