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Builder Confidence in 55+ Housing Dipped but Remained High in Q4

Washington, DC, February 5, 2021-Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market remained high in the fourth quarter, inching down one point from an all-time high to 82, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) released today.

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Unemployment Fell to 6.3% in January

Washington, DC, February 5, 2021—The unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage point to 6.3% in January, while nonfarm payroll employment changed little (+49,000), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Mohawk Offers Lifetime Waterproof Warranty Under WetProtect Brand

Calhoun, GA, February 5, 2021-Mohawk Industries’ new patented WetProtect technology offers a lifetime warranty for both the floor surface and subfloor; the technology is utilized on select Mohawk and Pergo branded hard surface products.

Goods & Services Deficit Narrowed to $66.6B in December

Washington, DC, February 5, 2021—The goods and services deficit was $66.6 billion in December, down $2.4 billion from $69.0 billion in November, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.