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Small Business Optimism Rose to 97.4 in June
Washington, DC, July 14, 2026—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.1 points in June to 97.4, nearing its 52-year average of 98.0.Median Home Price Hit All-Time High in June
Seattle, WA, July 14, 2026—The median U.S. home-sale price rose 2.2% year over year to an all-time high of $408,776 in June, reports Redfin.Traxx Acquires Powernail Company
Pomona, CA, July 13, 2026—Traxx has announced the recent acquisition of the Wisconsin-based Powernail Company.Ceramic Imports Down 13% in May, LVT Imports Up 73%
Charlotte, NC, July 13, 2026—Ceramic imports declined in May, while LVT imports jumped, reports Truist.Tarkett Home Names Travis Cramer VP and General Manager
Solon, OH, July 13, 2026—Tarkett Home announced the promotion of Travis Cramer to vice president and general manager, a new role in which he will lead the…Derr Flooring Opens New Warehouse & Pro Shop in Allentown
Allentown, PA, July 13, 2026– Derr Flooring recently opened a new warehouse and Pro Shop location in Allentown, Pennsylvania, marking its eighth facility across the Mid-Atlantic region.David Gobis of Tile Concepts Has Died
Racine, WI, July 13, 2026—David Gobis, 74, third-generation tile setter and owner of Tile Concepts, died July 8.21st Century ROAD to Housing Act To Go Into Effect Tonight
Washington, DC, July 10, 2026–The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will go into effect tonight.Dodge Momentum Index Declined in June but Remains Strong
Boston, MA, July 8, 2026—The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, fell 1.9% in June to 271.7 (2000=100) from the upwardly revised May reading…HUD Makes 14 Policy Changes to Lower Housing Costs
Sterling, VA, July 10, 2026—”The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced 14 policy changes to the Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance program, designed to lower…
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