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Seattle, WA, April 22, 2026-Renters are breathing easier with income growth outpacing rent hikes, putting an extra $193 back in the typical household's pocket each month. That's $2,318 more a year for groceries and gas-or a head start on a down payment.
Washington, DC, April 21, 2026—Pending home sales in March increased by 1.5% from the prior month and declined 1.1% year over year, according to the National Association of Realtors Pending Home Sales report.
Washington, DC, April 21, 2026-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for March 2026 were $752.1 billion, up 1.7% from the previous month and up 4.0% from March 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Arlington, TX, April 21, 2026—For Q2 2026, homebuilding revenue decreased 2% to $7.1 billion, and homes closed increased 1% to 19,486 homes.
Washington, DC, April 21, 2026-A new study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reveals that more young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 are interested in the construction trades but more work needs to be done to educate the public that there are increasing opportunities for rewarding, lucrative careers in the skilled trades.
Solon, OH, April 21, 2026 - Tarkett released its 2025 Sustainability Statement, audited by independent third parties and published in full compliance with the EU CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) legislation.
Sacramento, CA, April 21, 2026—In a recent decision, CalRecycle found the 2024 California Carpet Stewardship Program Annual Report non-compliant.
Bollingbrook, IL, April 21, 2026—Connor Sports continues its involvement with women’s sports with a growing portfolio of projects across professional basketball.
Orlando, Florida, April 20, 2026-The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)’s annual Wood Flooring Expo gets underway this week in Orlando, Florida.
Boston, MA, April 20, 2026-Total construction starts rose 12.8% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.22 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.