The 2024 Election & The Economy
With the presidential and congressional elections occurring later this year, many are pondering their impact [...]
Single-Family Production Shows Signs of Stirring
Led by larger urban metro markets, single-family growth rates are showing signs of a turnaround [...]
Dodge Momentum Index Declined 1.4% in February
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, fell 1.4% in February to [...]
Flooring Recovery Depends on Interest Rates
Floor covering demand is highly correlated with interest rate cycles. Interest rate movements affect housing [...]
Smaller Homes Trends for Home Buyers
Following a brief uptick in new home sizes in 2021, the average size of a [...]
BEA News: Personal Income and Outlays, January 2024
Personal income increased $233.7 billion (1.0 percent at a monthly rate) in January. Disposable personal [...]
Multifamily Housing Market Will Decline in 2024
Multifamily starts are predicted to decline in 2024, according to the National Association of Home [...]
Lowe’s 2023 Sales Declined 11% YOY, Earnings Up 20%
Lowe’s reported net sales for Q4 2023 were $18.6 billion, a 17% decline compared to [...]
How to Avoid Failures on Balcony and Roof Deck Tile Installations
Many projects encountered by tile installers involve water management where the only requirement is to [...]
BEA News: Gross Domestic Product, Fourth Quarter and Year 2023 (Second Estimate)
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.2 percent in the [...]