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Washington, DC, January 18, 2024—Privately-owned housing starts in December were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,460,000, 4.3% below the revised November estimate of 1,525,000 but 7.6% above the December 2022 rate of 1,357,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Washington, DC, January 18, 2024—In the week ending January 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 187,000, a decrease of 16,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Dallas, TX, January 18, 2024-Entrepreneur, investor, author and “Shark Tank” star Barbara Corcoran delivered the keynote address at CCA Global’s ConnecXtion conference, held in Dallas. Texas.
Dallas, TX, January 18, 2024-During the general session of CCA’s ConneXtion conference, which wrapped up yesterday, Carpet One president John Gilbert said interest in flooring, as measured by Google Trends, is down 47%.
São Paulo, Brazil, January 18, 2024—Portobello Grupo has announced organizational changes aimed at strengthening its business strategies.
Dallas, TX, January 18, 2024—Three Carpet One Floor & Home members were recognized for outstanding performance and contributions during CCA Global Partners Retail Group’s ConneXtion conference at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, TX.
Healdsburg, CA, January 18, 2024—Lesley Goddin, editorial director and senior writer for National Tile Council of America’s TileLetter and TileLetter Artisan edition, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Tile Heritage Foundation (THF).
Los Angeles, CA, January 18, 2024-Emser Tile has been honored with a 2023 Golden Hammer Award, for its Empervious rigid waterproof shower system.
Washington, DC, January 17, 2024—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes climbed seven points to 44 in January, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Washington, DC, January 17, 2024-Mortgage applications increased 10.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 12, 2024.