Halstead/Metroflor Addiction Crisis Postpones Charity Event
Calhoun, GA, March 23, 2021—Halstead/Metroflor’s Addiction Crisis charity (HMAC) will postpone its “Big Bang” fundraiser, slated for March 25, due to several COVID cases.
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Mortgage Applications Down 2.5% in Third Week of March
Washington, DC, March 24, 2021—Mortgage applications decreased 2.5% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 19, 2021.
Kaindl Flooring Joins NALFA
Washington, DC, March 24, 2021-Kaindl Flooring has joined the North American Laminate Flooring Association as its newest regular manufacturing member.
Durable Goods Orders Down 1.1% in February
Washington, DC, March 24, 2021-New orders for manufactured durable goods in February decreased $2.9 billion or 1.1% to $254.0 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
February New Home Sales Down 18.2% from Jan.; Up 8.2% YOY
Washington, DC, March 23, 2021-Sales of new single-family houses in February 2021 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 775,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Armstrong Announces Price Increase on Select Products
Lancaster, PA, March 23, 2020-Armstrong Flooring announced it will increase prices 3% to 8% for select residential and commercial products.
Record-Low Existing Home Supply Hobbling Spring Selling Season
Washington, DC, March 23, 2021-The record-low number of homes on the market is limiting purchases heading into the spring selling season, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Song Named Chief Commercial Officer for I4F in Asia & Russia
Hamont, Belgium, March 23, 2021-I4F has promoted David Song to the new position of chief commercial officer, Asia and Russia.
Bill White, Former President of Belknap White, Has Died
Haverhill, MA, March 23, 2021-William “Bill” F. White, Sr., 84, former president of Belknap White, died March 12.
NAFCD Annual Convention Slated for November in Dallas, Texas
Chicago, IL, March 23, 2021-The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has announced that the 2021 NAFCD Annual Convention will take place November 2 to 4, in-person at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.