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Single-Family & Multifamily growth solid
New findings from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Home Building Geography Index (HBGI) show that the rate of year-over-year single-family growth in all small and large metro urban, suburban and rural regional submarkets peaked in the second quarter of 2021. While that expansion has cooled somewhat, growth rates in all markets remained in double-digits in the final quarter of 2021. In contrast, multifamily growth in all of these markets has been surging since the second quarter as some housing demand returned back to higher density markets. Read More
Mohawk posts net sales of more than $11 billion
“For the full year, Mohawk’s business improved significantly,” said Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum, Mohawk’s Chairman and CEO. “Our fourth quarter sales remained strong, driven by a robust residential new construction and remodeling environment. Commercial sales improved as well, though they still lagged pre-pandemic levels. Earnings in the quarter benefited from improved price, mix and productivity.” Read More
Continued Low Mortgage Rates Will Stress Spring Selling Season
“The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate loan was 3.89%, mortgage-finance giant Freddie Mac said Thursday, down slightly from 3.92% last week. At the beginning of the year, the average rate on America’s most popular home loan was 3.22%. Read More
BEA News: Personal Income and Outlays, January 2022
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has issued the following news release today: Personal income increased $9.0 billion, or less than 0.1 percent at a monthly rate, while consumer spending increased $337.2 billion, or 2.1 percent, in January. Read More
MSI reveals 2022’s Top 5 Design Trends
Five notable and refreshing Ceramic Porcelain Tile and Natural Stone trends are leading the hard surface industry throughout 2022, and MSI has revealed its Top Design Trends for the year including some of the newest on-trend products within hard surface. These five trends explore subtle colorways, natural tones, unique textures, ultra-high-definition inkjet prints and durable waterproof products made for active lifestyles and design that speak to wellness. Read More