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Multifamily Confidence Rose 8 Points to 51 in Q1

Washington, DC, May 21, 2021-Confidence in the new multifamily housing market increased in the first quarter of 2021, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

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Existing-Home Sales Down 2.7% in April

Washington, DC, May 21, 2021—Total existing-home sales slipped 2.7% from March to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 5.85 million in April, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales overall jumped year-over-year, up 33.9% from a year ago (4.37 million in April 2020).

Shaw Announces 2021 Associate Dependent Scholarship Recipients

Dalton, GA, May 21, 2021—Shaw Industries has announced the recipients of its 2021 Associate Dependent Scholarship.

Women in Sustainability Leadership Awardwinners Named

Norwalk, CT, May 21, 2021-The WSLA Alumnae Group announced this year’s sustainability leaders in a virtual Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards (WSLA) ceremony May 19.

Investment Buyers Blocking Homebuyers Out of Market

New York, NY, May 21, 2021-In places where until a year ago properties offered affordable entry to the middle class, would-be buyers are losing out to investors and deep-pocketed rivals, reports the Wall Street Journal.

City of Palm Beach May Tighten Rules on Use of Artificial Yard Turf

Palm Beach, FL, May 21, 2021-The city of Palm Beach, Florida may tighten rules governing the use of artificial turf in yards, a practice town officials say may be environmentally harmful.

Torlys Certified as Great Place to Work

Toronto, ON, May 21, 2021-Torlys has been certified as a Great Place to Work after an independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute Canada.