Architecture Billings Declined Slightly to 48.3 in April
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell from 49.8 in March, when billings were essentially [...]
Global Container Rates Climb Due to Strait of Hormuz Disruption
“Global container spot rates rose sharply this week as carriers implemented new surcharges tied to [...]
More Homes Are For Sale But Prices Are Out of Reach for Buyers
Households today can access about one-quarter fewer homes than they could in a balanced market, [...]
Mortgage Applications Declined 2.3% in Week Ending May 15
Mortgage applications decreased 2.3% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers [...]
More Than One-Third of Home Sellers Cut Their Asking Price in April
More than one-third (35.4%) of U.S. home sellers cut their asking price in April, reports [...]
Lowe’s Sales Up 11% in Q1, Earnings Flat at $1.6 Billion
Lowe’s reported total sales for Q1 2026 were $23.1 billion, a 11% increase compared to [...]
Mohawk Edge Summit 2027 Registration Now Open
Registration for Edge Summit 2027 is officially open, and discounted early bird special pricing is [...]
NALFA Updates LF-01 Performance Standard
The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has approved proposed updates to LF-01, its ANSI-accredited [...]
April Pending Home Sales Up 1.4% from March, 3.2% YOY
Pending home sales in April increased by 1.4% month over month and rose 3.2% year [...]
Home Depot Q1 Sales Up 4.8%, Earnings Down 4.2%
The Home Depot reported sales of $41.8 billion for Q1 2026, an increase of 4.8% [...]