NAR Predicts Existing-Home Sales Will Rise 14% in 2026

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) anticipates existing-home sales will rise by 14% in 2026.  [...]

Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 13,000 in Week Ending Dec. 13

In the week ending December 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was [...]

Coverings Announces Educational Programming for 2026 Event

Coverings, the largest event in North America dedicated to ceramic tile and natural stone, has [...]

Architecture Billings Declined to 45.3 in November

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for November was 45.3, marking the 13th consecutive [...]

Mortgage Applications Declined 3.8% in Week Ending December 12

Mortgage applications decreased 3.8% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers [...]

Remodeling Resilience

Even while the housing market has struggled — due to high interest rates, low housing [...]

Exagres: Architectural Potential of Extruded Tiles

All architecture is grounded in the earth. This pliant, resistant raw material is the origin [...]

Builder Sentiment Rises, But Ends Year in Negative

Builder confidence inched higher to end the year but still remains well into negative territory [...]

Rocky Road

The kitchen and bath industry saw a listless year in line with both the home [...]

October Retail Sales Flat with September, Up 3.5% YOY

Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for October 2025 were $732.6 billion, [...]