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Housing Starts Down 11.3% in August Driven by Multifamily

Housing Starts Down 11.3% in August Driven by Multifamily

Washington, DC, September 19, 2023-Privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,283,000, 11.3% below the revised July estimate of 1,447,000 and 14.8% below the August 2022 rate of 1,505,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Shaw Forms Strategic Partnership with Classen Group

Shaw Forms Strategic Partnership with Classen Group

Dalton, GA, September 18, 2023-Shaw Industries announces a strategic partnership with the Classen Group, a hard surface flooring manufacturer based in Germany that offers PVC-free solutions for commercial and residential environments.

Builder Confidence Slid 5 Points to 45 in September

Builder Confidence Slid 5 Points to 45 in September

Washington, DC, September 18, 2023—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes in September fell five points to 45, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).