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Mortgage applications increased 7.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 24, 2025. Read More

With consumer preference for supporting local communities continuing to grow in favor, Main Street Commercial presents a unique avenue stream for retailers to consider adding to their portfolio of services offered. Indeed, from boutiques to restaurants, medical offices, churches and even skating rinks, there are countless opportunities for floor covering retailers to bring their expertise and make their mark on local businesses. Read More

While the residential flooring market has been soft, Main Street has held its own, with bright spots coming from numerous segments, from houses of worship to small school renovations. Read More

According to the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS), the median age of construction labor force is 42 years old-one year older than a typical worker in the national labor force. However, the construction industry has seen an increase in younger skilled labor since the peak of the skilled labor shortage in 2021. Read More

The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index posted a 1.5% annual gain for August, down from a 1.6% rise in the previous month. Read More

Two flooring industry meetings are underway. Read More

On October 6, Tile Shop Holdings announced plans to deregister with the SEC and delist from the NASDAQ through a reverse stock split, reports Truist. Read More

Tarkett reported Q3 2025 organic revenue declined 1.6% to $1.158 billion compared $1.165 to Q3 2024. Read More

According to the Q3 2025 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the total U.S. pipeline has remained relatively unchanged year-over-year (YOY) and stands at 6,205 projects/728,416 rooms, holding steady by projects and up 1% by rooms YOY. Read More

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has introduced a new award, the NTCA Technical Committee Impact Award, to recognize individuals whose expertise, dedication, and volunteer contributions have made a lasting difference in the work of the NTCA Technical Committee and the NTCA Reference Manual. Read More