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Best of 2017: A Reflection on AC’s Core Values

Architectural Ceramics

From management to sales, or from customer service to the warehouse, each team helps to carry out our day-to-day processes. In 2005, CEO Betty Sullivan founded the organization Washington Cares , to do just that. At the time, Washington Cares gave relief to Hurricane Katrina victims in New Orleans. Results That Matter.

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New home sales post solid gain in March

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Washington, D.C.—Despite Despite higher interest rates, new home sales rose in March due to limited inventory of existing homes. However, the pace of new home sales will be under pressure in April as mortgage rates moved above 7% , which is expected to moderate sales and increase the use of builder sales incentives this spring.

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New home sales increase in July

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Washington, D.C.—Low Low existing inventory and solid demand more than offset rising mortgage rates and elevated construction costs to boost new home sales last month, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Sales of newly built, single-family homes in July increased 4.4% New home sales are down 8.1%

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Architessa opens two new showrooms

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Washington, D.C.— is opening two new tile showrooms in Georgetown, Washington D.C., The company said Architessa’s studio style showrooms have over 10,000 samples to view allowing the client to work with the expert sales staff to find the perfect product selection in person or virtually. and Shock Bottom in Richmond, Va.

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New home sales cool in June

Floor Covering News

Washington, D.C.—Rising Rising mortgage rates and elevated construction costs put a damper on new home sales last month, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Sales of newly built, single-family homes in June fell 2.5% However, new home sales are up 23.8% New home sales are down 7.6%

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New home sales jump in May

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Washington, D.C.—A A lack of existing inventory coupled with solid consumer demand helped to boost new home sales in May to their highest level since February 2022, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Sales of newly built, single-family homes in May increased 12.2% New home sales are down 2.5%

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Lack of resale boosts new home sales in September

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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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