Ceramic Imports Declined in February, Vinyl Imports Increased

Ceramic and vinyl imports both saw declines in February, reports Truist.

Home Renovation Market Should Be Strong in 2024, Says Truist

"Renovation markets have historically seen up to a year delay in rebounding from recessions after [...]

Dodge Momentum Index Declined 8.6% in March

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, fell 8.6% in March to [...]

2023 U.S. CERAMIC TILE MARKET UPDATE

The U.S. ceramic tile market contracted for the second straight year in 2023, as the [...]

Home-Buyer Preferences Shift as Challenges Remain

As the housing industry celebrates New Homes Month in April, builders continue to respond to [...]

Homes Built in 2023 Smallest in 13 Years

A National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) analysis found that new homes built in 2023 [...]

The Lessons From Failure

But as most of you know, the most unhappy customers are the greatest source of [...]

BEA News: Personal Income and Outlays, February 2024

Personal income increased $66.5 billion (0.3 percent at a monthly rate) in February. Disposable personal [...]

Hard-Surface Report

U.S. hard-surface imports began 2024 in much the same way they left 2023, with January's [...]

2023 U.S. Ceramic Tile Market Update

Total U.S. ceramic tile consumption in 2023 was 264.5 million sq.m, down 7.3% from the [...]