Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Washington, D.C.—Despite Despite mortgage rates that are at a 23-year high, new home sales posted a double-digit percentage gain in September because of a lack of inventory in the resale market, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Sales of newly built, single-family homes in September increased 12.3%

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Spartan Surfaces will have exclusive distribution for the full line of Parterre luxury vinyl flooring products. Parterre has serviced the commercial flooring market for over 30 years. Spartan Surfaces, a subsidiary of Floor & Decor , is a specialty flooring supplier headquartered in Bel Air, Md.,

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 11, 2021

I anticipate that the flooring industry as a whole is poised for a period of solid growth over the next five-plus years. As long as there are floors and walls to be covered, we will find new and innovative ways to beautify each and every space. – Michel Vermette, president and CEO, Armstrong Flooring. SOLID GROWTH AHEAD.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Washington D.C.—The “Novalis is continually innovating to provide customers with the highest-quality products in luxury vinyl flooring and a key focus area is on the product’s sustainable attributes—from raw material extraction to end-of-life expectations,” said Jay Thomas, executive director, VSC.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

New home sales fell 10.9% Washington, D.C.— Rising mortgage rates approaching 7% along with declining builder sentiment stemming from stubbornly high construction costs and weakening consumer demand pushed new-home sales down at a double-digit rate in September, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

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JANUARY 19, 2022

.— Stanton Carpet Corporation has made additions to its sales team. In addition, Dawn Macias, Brian Locklear, Susan Kates and Rachel Preciado have also joined the sales team. Prior to Aperion, Witkin was the executive vice president of sales for Avalon Flooring for six years. and northern Virginia.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Washington, D.C.— Elevated mortgage rates that averaged 7.62% in October per Freddie Mac, the highest rate since 2000, depressed buyer demand and pushed down new home sales in October, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Sales of newly built, single-family homes in October fell 5.6% Census Bureau.

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

Washington D.C—New New home sales posted a solid gain last month, driven by strong buyer demand , low existing home inventory and buyers’ anticipation of future higher mortgage rates, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Sales of newly built, single-family homes in November rose 12.4% Census Bureau.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Washington, D.C.—Fueled Fueled by strong demand, low existing inventory and buyers’ anticipation of future higher mortgage rates, new home sales posted a solid gain last month, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). According to Jing Fu, senior economist, NAHB, median new home sale prices are up 18.7%

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Floor Covering News

JULY 26, 2021

Washington, D.C.— Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 6.6% Despite the recent cooling trend, new home sales are up 13.5% Despite the recent cooling trend, new home sales are up 13.5% A new home sale occurs when a sales contract is signed or a deposit is accepted. Census Bureau. in the West.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

From left to right: Joey Caponiti / Maryland Commercial Rep, Kersi Press / Baltimore Commercial Rep, Betty Sullivan / Owner and CEO, James Lewis/ National Hospitality Rep, David Arabe / Commercial Sales Manager and David Benson/President and Principal (not shown). and can be installed as-is on a wall or floor, or fabricated.

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DECEMBER 10, 2020

—Ecore, a manufacturer of ergonomic and acoustic performance surfaces for commercial and athletic markets, announced that Allison Porter has joined its sales team as director of sales, east & strategic accounts. We are excited for Allison to join our team,” said Andy Bogart, executive vice president of sales operations for Ecore.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 31, 2023

Washington, D.C.—Existing Existing home sales fell to three-month low in April as limited inventory and fluctuating mortgage rates continued to weight on homebuyers, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Total existing home sales, including single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, fell 3.4%

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

It’s no secret that retail training is critical to maintaining a competitive advantage in flooring. However, thanks to the multitude of digital formats available, online training in all its permutations has allowed industry manufacturers, associations and buying groups to stay connected with flooring retailers. Alliance Flooring, Inc.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Washington, D.C.—Sales Sales of newly built single-family homes in January fell 4.5% A new home sale occurs when a sales contract is signed or a deposit is accepted. months’ supply, with 406,000 available for sale, according to the National Home Builders Association (NAHB). New home sales were up 1.2%

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Washington, D.C.—In Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for 35 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.”

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Washington, D.C.—Sales Sales of newly built, single-family homes in September fell 3.5% higher than the September 2019 pace, and on a year-to-date basis, new home sales are up 16.9% higher than the September 2019 pace, and on a year-to-date basis, new home sales are up 16.9% The median sales price was $326,800.

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JANUARY 26, 2022

Washington, D.C.—Driven Driven by strong buyer demand and the expectation of higher mortgage rates, new home sales ended the year on a strong note, reaching their highest level since March 2021, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Sales of newly built, single-family homes in December increased 11.9%

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

Washington, D.C.—Rising Rising building material costs and low inventory have caused new home sales prices to jump 20% on a year-over-year basis, harming housing affordability and driving down new home sales, according to a report by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Census Bureau. Inventory remains low at a 4.4

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

He joined the company in 1977 and held a variety of diverse positions in sales, manufacturing and finance. After law school and a stint as a lobbyist in Washington, D.C., Jimmy Tuley, senior vice president of sales, residential, is being promoted to president, Mannington residential business, effective January 1, 2024.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2024

Washington, D.C.—With The May HMI survey also revealed that 25% of builders cut home prices to bolster sales in May, ending four months of consecutive declines in this metric. Meanwhile, the use of sales incentives ticked up to 59% in May from a reading of 57% in April. All three HMI component indices posted declines in May.

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MARCH 6, 2023

Washington, D.C.—Declining Declining mortgage rates and home prices in January, coupled with home builders use of sales incentives , helped boost new home sales last month, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Sales of newly built, single-family homes in January increased 7.2% from December.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Washington, D.C.—Strong Strong demand stemming from low interest rates, favorable demographics and a suburban shift for home building to smaller, more affordable housing markets helped to lift new home sales in January. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in January rose 4.3% The median sales price was $346,400, up 5.3%

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AUGUST 25, 2021

Washington, D.C.—Sales Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 1% in July to a 708,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to newly released data by the U.S. This data reflected an expected upward revision to the June new home sales estimate. month supply, with 367,000 new single-family homes for sale, 26.1%

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Washington D.C.—In In another indicator that housing continues to lead the economy forward, sales of newly built, single-family homes in August topped the 1 million mark and reached their highest pace since September 2006. Sales increased 4.8% Sales increased 4.8% The median sales price was $312,800. Census Bureau.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 24, 2021

Washington, D.C.— Kaindl Flooring has joined the North American Laminate Flooring Association as its newest regular manufacturing member. Founded in 1897 and based in Austria, Kaindl Flooring said it is proud to join the NALFA and looks forward to making. positive contributions to the organization’s goals.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 9, 2021

Washington, D.C.—New New single-family home sales in June declined 6.6%, falling to a 676,000 annualized rate. Although new home sales are 13.5% The reasons why sales have softened since the end of 2020 have generated an ongoing debate in the media. Both of these claims have merit.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

With our headquarters and showrooms located in the DC-metro area, we’ve been known to cheer for the the Washington Redskins or the Baltimore Ravens. The flooring, done in one consistent and neutral material choice, also leads you from the reception desk to the sitting or waiting area. Alright coach, let’s put in porcelain.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Washington, D.C.—Sales Sales of newly built, single-family homes in October dipped 0.3% higher than the October 2019 pace, and on a year-to-date basis, new home sales are up 20.6% “Mortgage rates remain low and builder confidence is at an all-time high indicating that demand remains steady and sales will remain solid.”

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JUNE 24, 2021

Washington, D.C.— New home sales fell to the lowest pace in a year, with prices jumping 18% on a year-over-year basis, due to the high costs and uncertain availability of building materials , lots and labor, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Sales of new, single-family homes fell 5.9%

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MAY 16, 2024

Washington, D.C.—Confidence The MPI is a weighted average of four key market segments: three in the built-for-rent market (garden/low-rise, mid/high-rise and subsidized) and one in the built-for-sale (or condominium) market. The post Multifamily developer confidence declines in first quarter appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2024

Hardwood flooring’s loss of market share to competing hard surfaces over the past 10-15 years is well catalogued and documented. The hardwood flooring sector continues to face stiff competition from look-alike product segments. As such, NWFA will co-host the Flooring Sustainability Summit scheduled for July 17-18 in Washington, D.C.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

” For Washington D.C. From the large format marble tile, borders, and moldings on the walls, to the marble mosaics on the floor, this bathroom makes us feel like we’re in an Italian villa. To trick your eye into the illusion of more space, the bathroom floor and shower floor use the same mosaic from our New Ravenna line.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Specialty flooring retailers are the drivers of this industry. In choosing their top retailer partners, suppliers looked beyond sales volume to other key attributes such as communication skills, trust, company culture and even benevolence as differentiating factors. Nampa Floors & Interiors. Nampa, Idaho.

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APRIL 2, 2020

While the full impact of the stimulus package isn’t expected to be realized for several weeks or even months down the line, flooring industry members said they like what they’re seeing so far. “I With our expanded membership, we can go to Washington and say, ‘Hey, we represent retailers, installers, distributors, inspectors, manufacturers.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The Mohawk Momentum Roadshow 2023 will kick off in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.—Mohawk Themed “The Floor is Yours,” the appointment-only traveling show will kick off here Jan. Themed “The Floor is Yours,” the appointment-only traveling show will kick off here Jan. 10-11, MGM Grand.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In 1981, while still operating MSI out of their basement, the Shahs secured the contract to supply black granite for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. With leadership shared by sons Raj and Rup Shah, MSI was recently projected to reach sales of more than $3 billion and employ over 3,500 people worldwide.

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